EPISODE · Oct 20, 2024 · 34 MIN
From Cuba to New York and Around the World With Paquito D’Rivera
from Latino USA · host My Cultura, Futuro and iHeartPodcasts
Ever since he can remember, music has been part of Paquito D’Rivera’s life. The 76-year old jazz pioneer has played on stages across the world and is still winning awards across genres. In 2023, he received Latin Grammys for Best Latin Jazz Album and Best Contemporary Classical Composition.In this conversation with Maria Hinojosa, Paquito talks about the places music has taken him, the people he’s met along the way, and the ways he’s improvising his way into the next chapter of his life.Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter by going to the top of our homepage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What this episode covers
A conversation with legendary jazz musician Paquito D’ Rivera on his seven decades-long career, why he left Cuba, and his philosophy of improvisation—in music and in life.
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From Cuba to New York and Around the World With Paquito D’Rivera
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