From Classical roots to Afro Cuban Jazz, rock, and improvisation, I use my violin to tell stories beyond genre.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I love creating music that blends classical tradition with improvisation and intercultural influences, allowing emotion and storytelling to mystically guide the performance. My stories unfold not through words, but through sound, passionate sensations, and movements, where each phrase becomes a voice, and each interpretation a living, evolving dialogue.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in my own life story, from childhood to adulthood, in the relationships that have shaped me, and in the memories of those who left a deep mark on my soul. I am also inspired by moments of resilience, by growth through difficult experiences, and by the quiet reflections that come from looking back and understanding how each chapter has contributed to who I am as an artist and as a human being.
What would you do with $25,000?After performing professionally for over 30 years, I have never been able to record and produce a project where money is not the limiting factor, and where talent and creativity fully guide the process. Therefore, I would invest in recording a music project to finally create a high-quality artistic package and materials I can share more widely, allowing me to grow and expand my career nationally and internationally.
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