EDMAR CASTAÑEDA

Latin Jazz Grammy nominee Edmar Castañeda is an unparalleled virtuoso on the harp, recognized internationally for his stunning blend of jazz and foreign folk music, particularly from his native Columbia and neighboring Venezuela.

He can make his harp sound like a bass, guitar, piano or percussion instrument, expanding the instrument’s classical boundaries with amazing technique while possessing a magnificent sense of swing. LatinJazzNet.com called his 2021 album Family, which features vocalist Andrea Teirra, “utterly memorable.”