Samuel Torres

...a keen-eared light-handed percusionist who can draw a rainbow of intriguing sounds - Washington Post

Andres Rotmistrovsky

Moved to the United States to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston where he was awarded several scholarships including "International Award 2003," The "Charles Mingus Award 2007," and the prestigious "Outstanding Performer Award 2007."

Eric Kurimski

"Kurimski has drawn upon the rich guitar traditions of Afro-Peruvian music and fused it with jazz, creating a unique and organic blend." - Latin Jazz Corner

Rob Curto

"I wanted to focus on the more traditional accordion styles of the music. Forro comes out of the difficult lives of the people of the northeast, and while it's joyous and celebratory, it often talks about hard times and suffering."

Lara Bello

Bello’s degrees of stylistic vocal command allow her to evoke a Middle Eastern feel, putting melismatic inflections into her voice as needed.

Franco Pinna

Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto

If you want to discover the deep roots of the cumbia, this is where you'll find it. From Colombia's Caribbean coast, Los Gaiteros keep the old tradition intact, stoking their "fire of pure blood" with gaita flutes, heavy percussion, maracas and raucous vocals.

Brahim Fribgane

Moroccan musician Brahim Fribgane, oud player and percussionist, currently lives in New York City. - Latin Jazz Corner

Juan Felipe Mayorga

Colombian drummer Juan Felipe Mayorga brings together the sounds of bassist Edward Perez and pianist Nitzan Gavrieli in one diverse trio for a blend of South American rhythms with a contemporary jazz and fusion collage.