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Dayramir Gonzalez

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In the Key of Latin Jazz

Bill Clinton

Sam Phillips

Bernie Sanders

Pete Buttigieg

Gerald Horne

Larry Smith

Michael Thomas

William Barr

Diane Warren

Al Schmitt

Nancy Wilson

Eric Garner

Benjamin Netanyahu

Peter Asher

Joseph Williams

OwlTail

WUCF’S March artist for ‘In the Key of Latin Jazz’ is Afro-Cuban jazz pianist Dayramir Gonzalez. Everywhere around him, music was there in the streets of Cuba. With the sounds of the African Yoruba tribe as well as the legacy of people like Chucho Valdes and Chano Pozo–he balanced developing his internal ear with his sacred craft. He’s gone on to lead his own band-Dayramir &amp; Habana enTRANCé-with Juan Chiavassa on drums, Dean Torrey on bass, and Christian Moraga on percussion. His musical exploration led him to be the first Cuban ever to receive a full scholarship from Berklee College of Music. He then moved to New York City with full commitment to his music. Representing the young generation of Afro-Cuban jazz, he’s headlined Carnegie Hall and makes sure to guide the youth–especially those with fewer opportunities. It’s all about transcending boundaries and making his father proud.

WUCF’S March artist for ‘In the Key of Latin Jazz’ is Afro-Cuban jazz pianist Dayramir Gonzalez. Everywhere around him, music was there in the streets of Cuba. With the sounds of the African Yoruba tribe as well as the legacy of people like Chucho Valdes and Chano Pozo–he balanced developing his internal ear with his sacred craft. He’s gone on to lead his own band-Dayramir &amp; Habana enTRANCé-with Juan Chiavassa on drums, Dean Torrey on bass, and Christian Moraga on percussion. His musical exploration led him to be the first Cuban ever to receive a full scholarship from Berklee College of Music. He then moved to New York City with full commitment to his music. Representing the young generation of Afro-Cuban jazz, he’s headlined Carnegie Hall and makes sure to guide the youth–especially those with fewer opportunities. It’s all about transcending boundaries and making his father proud.

Bill Martinez

Today on Sojourner Truth:As the coronavirus pandemic continues unabated, 29,000 Cuban doctors have been on the frontlines fighting the virus in 50 countries. Yet, Cuba's image in the United States is a negative one. Contrast this with countries in the Global South, from the Caribbean to the continent of Africa, there is a different image of Cuba. It is a humanitarian image, providing doctors, nurses and teachers to a wide swath of countries. It is also an artistic image. From music to dance and maintaining traditional African beats and spiritual practices. Cuba is known for its jazz, Afro-beats and more. This weekend, a major online live concert will focus on Cuba. It is billed as an epic gathering of Afro-Cuban musicians and artists influenced by Cuban traditions. Today, we speak with some of the artists performing, including Dayramir Gonzalez and Dionne Warwick.Yamaha artist Dayramir Gonzalez is a three-time Cubadisco award-winner and the first Cuban national to receive Berklee College of Musics Presidential Scholarship and the 2013 Wayne Shorter Award for most outstanding jazz composer. In 2012, he was a headliner in Carnegie Halls Voices of Latin America Series, invited by Chucho Valdes to represent the young generation of Cuban jazz pianists. His latest album The Grand Concourse was named one of the Top 40 albums of 2018 and received 4.5 stars from Downbeat.Dionne Warwick is a singer, actress, television host, and former United Nations Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization and United States Ambassador of Health. A six-time Grammy Award winner, Warwick has sold over 85 million records worldwide. She is a participating artist in the Concert for Cuba.We also speak with Bill Martinez, one of the producers of the Concert for Cuba.For our weekly Earth Watch, our guest is Manitoba, Canada-based Carol Kobliski. She has lived with her family in Nisichawayasihk her whole life. Carol is a survivor of the Churchill River Diversion project which has heavily impacted her family. Today, we discuss the implications of hydropower.

Today on Sojourner Truth: As the coronavirus pandemic continues unabated, 29,000 Cuban doctors have been on the frontlines fighting the virus in 50 countries. Yet, Cuba's image in the United States is a negative one. Contrast this with countries in the Global South, from the Caribbean to the continent of Africa, there is a different image of Cuba. It is a humanitarian image, providing doctors, nurses and teachers to a wide swath of countries. It is also an artistic image. From music to dance and maintaining traditional African beats and spiritual practices. Cuba is known for its jazz, Afro-beats and more. This weekend, a major online live concert will focus on Cuba. It is billed as an epic gathering of Afro-Cuban musicians and artists influenced by Cuban traditions. Today, we speak with some of the artists performing, including Dayramir Gonzalez and Dionne Warwick. Yamaha artist Dayramir Gonzalez is a three-time Cubadisco award-winner and the first Cuban national to receive Berklee College of Musics Presidential Scholarship and the 2013 Wayne Shorter Award for most outstanding jazz composer. In 2012, he was a headliner in Carnegie Halls Voices of Latin America Series, invited by Chucho Valdes to represent the young generation of Cuban jazz pianists. His latest album The Grand Concourse was named one of the Top 40 albums of 2018 and received 4.5 stars from Downbeat. Dionne Warwick is a singer, actress, television host, and former United Nations Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization and United States Ambassador of Health. A six-time Grammy Award winner, Warwick has sold over 85 million records worldwide. She is a participating artist in the Concert for Cuba. We also speak with Bill Martinez, one of the producers of the Concert for Cuba. For our weekly Earth Watch, our guest is Manitoba, Canada-based Carol Kobliski. She has lived with her family in Nisichawayasihk her whole life. Carol is a survivor of the Churchill River Diversion project which has heavily impacted her family. Today, we discuss the implications of hydropower.

Dayramir Gonzalez & Bill Martinez On The Concert For Cuba 2020

Pianist, composer, arranger and producer Dayramir González radiates effervescent beams of dazzling creativity. With multi-layered compositions built on striking melodies, his exuberant conversation is counterpoint to his remarkable artistry. His latest release, The Grand Concourse, honors his adopted Bronx homeland while paying tribute to his birthright as a Cuban musician. Meet an inspiring artist who shares an exclusive solo performance with us in this very special Storyophonic episode.

Pianist, composer, arranger and producer Dayramir González radiates effervescent beams of dazzling creativity. With multi-layered compositions built on striking melodies, his exuberant conversation is counterpoint to his remarkable artistry. His latest release, The Grand Concourse, honors his adopted Bronx homeland while paying tribute to his birthright as a Cuban musician. Meet an inspiring artist who shares an exclusive solo performance with us in this very special Storyophonic episode.

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