Colombian
This band perform material that is authentic and refreshing, due in no small part to their amazing way of synthesizing jazz with Colombian folkloric music, taking Latin music to an entirely new dimension – Vicky Sola, Latin Beat Magazine, Feb. 2006 issue.It’s no exaggeration to say that this band has redefined modern Colombian music. This brilliant 12-piece ensemble harnesses the danceable swing of traditional Colombian folkloric rhythms while seducing the listener with the subtleties of jazz orchestration and harmony.
This ensemble performs concerts and workshops with traditional instruments from the African Diaspora in Colombia, as well as indigenous and European. All of which are blended together in the traditional musical styles that developed throughout the colonial era, and continue to evolve. They have the range of versatility to perform from a quintet format, for reduced space events; up to a 10-piece band format for large events.This ensemble was created in the summer of 2000 with a group of musicians of caliber who share an enthusiasm for investigating, performing and advancing musical expressions.
It’s no exaggeration to say that this band has redefined modern Colombian music. This brilliant 12-piece ensemble harnesses the danceable swing of traditional Colombian folkloric rhythms while seducing the listener with the subtleties of jazz orchestration and harmony. The band’s lineup cooks with two vocalists; a rhythm section comprised of some of New York City’s finest exponents of traditional Colombian music; a stunning horn section of flute, trumpet, alto/soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone, and euphonium; as well as drum set, bass, and piano.
Hailing from Medellin, Colombia, this singer blends Latin American rhythms with jazz and her poetry to create a one of a kind musical brew. Her songs focus on the progressive, challenging injustices as they pertain to love, to life and to the Land as her own name says.With a rare contralto voice that pierces the heart, she transcends the age gap with the intensity that only a musical leader can do. With her new project, she builds a world of poetry walking through latin american rhythms as Cumbia, Bambuco and Joropo, Zamba, Lando, Bossa Nova and Samba, and Flamenco.
Hailing from Medellin, Colombia, this singer blends Latin American rhythms with jazz and her poetry to create a one of a kind musical brew. Her songs focus on the progressive, challenging injustices as they pertain to love, to life and to the Land as her own name says.With a rare contralto voice that pierces the heart, she transcends the age gap with the intensity that only a musical leader can do. With her new project, she builds a world of poetry walking through latin american rhythms as Cumbia, Bambuco and Joropo, Zamba, Lando, Bossa Nova and Samba, and Flamenco.
This ensemble performs concerts and workshops with traditional instruments from the African Diaspora in Colombia, as well as indigenous and European. All of which are blended together in the traditional musical styles that developed throughout the colonial era, and continue to evolve. They have the range of versatility to perform from a quintet format, for reduced space events; up to a 10-piece band format for large events.This ensemble was created in the summer of 2000 with a group of musicians of caliber who share an enthusiasm for investigating, performing and advancing musical expressions.