Latin/World
PETE ESCOVEDO (Website)
Legendary Percussionist/Band Leader
"World Class High Energy Latin Jazz"
(with Sheila E. depending on availability)
LATIN JAZZ MASTERS
Dynamic Afro Cuban Rhythms; featuring RAY VEGA, STEVE TURRE, ARTURO O'FARRILL, CHEMBO CORNIEL, PETE ESCOVEDO and others - depending upon availability. Each artist is also available with his own group.
TWANGUERO (Website)
(YouTube)
(YouTube)
Grammy Award winning Spanish guitarist/vocalist/composer (Diego Garcia) residing part of the year in the U.S. Considered to be "one of the best guitarists in the world." Music combines Flamenco/Rock/Jazz/World and his signature "Latin Twang" sound.
SUSIE HANSEN LATIN BAND
"Sizzling Latin jazz and Salsa violin and rhythms!"
Website
PAMYUA (Video)
Inuit Soul
Pamyua showcases Inuit culture through music and dance, fusing traditional Yup'ik melodies, reinterpreted, creating a whole new sound. Their dances honor relationships with animals, people, culture and the environment in Alaska.
"Bringing Inuit music to the world, PAMYUA's vocalists bring 'a blizzard of interlocking harmonies'"
-- Native People Magazine
INCENDIO (Website)
A guitar fronted electrifying band performing instrumental world music. Melodies from South America, Ireland and Sevilla all come together in one explosive band!
ABE LAGRIMAS, JR. (https://www.abelagrimasjr.com/) Ukelele
OSCAR HERNANDEZ ALL-STAR SALSA BAND
GRAMMY-winning pianist and arranger with his salsa band.
BOBBY RODRIGUEZ (Website)
Grammy nominated jazz trumpeter/educator. Available with group, orchestra and his "LatinJazz Christmas" show.
GUITARS FROM SPAIN (Website)
Guitar duo featuring two of the best Spanish guitarists of this century, now residing in Los Angeles. Jose Antonio Rodriguez provides modern Flamenco and Diego Garcia (aka Twanguero) brings the Latin Twang.
Justo Almario (Award Winning Saxophonist/Composer)
"A multi instrumentalist who has combined elements of his native South American rhythms with American."
Website
CHEKERE
Afro Cuban/jazz/R+B band featuring percussionist/singer/dancer Yvette Summers and trumpeter Luis Eric Gonzalez.
TRIO ELLAS (Website)
Grammy nominated female mariachi trio.
OTMARO RUIZ (Website)
Venezuelan pianist/composer, and "a gracious host, as well as a player of outstanding technical command and percolating imagination." Michael Hochandel / The Daily Gazette
JOSE ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ (Website)
Modern Flamenco/Jazz Guitar
PASCAL BOKAR AFRO BLUE GRAZZ BAND (Website / Video)
Melding all the colors of world music, jazz and bluegrass into his unique blend, Bokar and his band are sure to delight a wide and diverse audience.
BRASIL BRAZIL (Brazilian Music/Vocals/Dance Group)
"If you have never been to Rio, this energetic group is the next best thing". Desert Sun
Website
ROGELIO MITCHELL
Afro Caribbean/Reggae Vocals/Guitar
Rogelio Mitchell's CD Info
GOH KUROSAWA (Website)
Solo Guitar
"Classical and flamenco, with snippets of folk and rock, all wound together with a thoroughly Asian flavor..." Minor7th.com
SHARP THREE (Website)
Creative Global Soundscapes
"A unique blend of Asian melodies, European harmonies, Balkan rhythms, rock grooves, and jazz integrated with modern and traditional twists!"
ALBINO MBIE (Website)
Award-winning World Jazz vocalist/guitarist/songwriter from Mozambique.