An underground blues artist.
Internationally known for his ability to play the diatonic harmonica, Joan Pau Cumellas is a lover and scholar of this instrument and explores its sound possibilities in all kinds of fields. After years of learning and research leading this small instrument to unsuspected limits, its versatile and unorthodox proposal has become a "house brand" that has led it to perform on stages around the world. world. In addition to leading his band, he collaborates with renowned artists and works as a studio musician for advertising and film soundtracks. Blues, jazz, country ... paths where the harmonica travels, improvises and shines with its own voice. That is, connecting with the audience in their own, direct, hugely expressive language: "Made in Cumellas." A musical activity reflected both in the 12 published albums and in another 80 recordings in which he participates as a collaborating artist, as well as in his work as a teacher and disseminator of the harmonica. Publishing methods, performing in schools, giving educational concerts and conducting courses in Catalonia as well as in Spain, France, Germany, Belgium and the United Kingdom. As a result of the wealth of activities associated with this instrument, it is one of those chosen to represent the prestigious HOHNER harmonica brand worldwide.
Joan Pau Cumellas plays acoustic blues, jazz, and bluegrass with a heavy emphasis on virtuosic diatonic harmonica performances.
Joan Pau Cumellas is an internationally recognized harmonica player based in Catalonia, Spain.
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