Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Juancho Herrera has carved a name for himself in the NYC Latin and world music scene. Drawing from his South American roots and the influence of jazz and blues Juancho has achieved a catalogue of original songs, and unique renditions of Latin American music. Herrera’s versatility and virtuosity as a guitarist have taken him around the world to perform with a diverse array of jazz and world music all-stars including Claudia Acuña, Marta Gomez, Lila Downs, Alejandro Sanz, Branford Marsalis, Mercedes Sosa, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and The Chieftains. www.juanchoherrera.com
 

Mariangelica Ayala is a singer/actor who moved to NY in 2011. 
" La Maleta Azul" marks her CD debut as a jazz vocalist and songwriter with six of her originals tunes, two songs from the American songbook and one tune from the Latin American repertoire. Her music has influences from both Brazilian music, Jazz and Venezuelan folklore. Her poetic lyrics in Spanish  touch on love and social issues. 

The format of her band is a quartet +voice; John Benitez pens some delicate and tasteful arrangements and served also as the musical director , arranger and musical producer of the album. Francis Benitez, an extraordinary talented young drummer plays the drums and percussion, Axel Laugart from Cuba plays the piano and  the Hammond organ and Tom Guarna  exquisitely plays the guitar. Also as a guest artist Pancho Larrea plays guitar in   the tune Tu mi Delirio”. 

“The Blue Suitcase” which is the title of her CD in English  is part of the hybrid  and multifacetic artistic form that shapes Mariangelica’s creative  path . She is  now in the making of a video  for one of her tunes : 5 por 8 de Amor
Her CD is on  sale electronically through iTunes  and CD baby. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram for news on her shows.

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