Omar Sosa and Yilian Cañizares Reinterpret Cuban Roots, In-Studio




Soundcheck show

Summary: <p>Pianist Omar Sosa grew up in the Afro-Cuban tradition, studied jazz in America, and now lives in Barcelona. Yilian loves to go back to her Cuban roots but refuses to be locked into stereotypes. Together, these two Cuban artists living outside their homeland blend Afro-Cuban roots, jazz, and Western Classical music in work inspired by the important influences of water – and called AGUAS Trio. Omar Sosa and Yilian Cañizares (Venezuelan percussionist Gustavo Ovalles) play live in our studio.</p> <p class="xmsonormal"><em>Watch the session here: </em></p>