Next show: New York City, Thu 14 Jan
A four-time Grammy nominee and composer, hails from the heart of Puerto Rico's "Little Africa." He's celebrated for his groundbreaking Afro-Rican Jazz, blending traditional Puerto Rican roots with progressive jazz. With influences ranging from Dizzy Gillespie to Miriam Makeba, William's music transcends borders, captivating audiences globally. He is a member of the world-renowned Cepeda Family, one of Puerto Rico’s most distinguished Afro-Puerto Rican folkloric ensembles. In 1992, he revolutionized Latin music with the introduction of Afro-Rican Jazz, an innovative blend of traditional Puerto Rican roots, folk, dance, progressive jazz, and world music. He is widely credited with innovating and creating the jazz sub-genre: Afro-Rican Jazz. Recognized for his contributions, he received an Honorary Doctorate from Berklee College of Music and had the Puerto Rico Heineken Jazz Festival dedicated in his honor. Committed to elevating Puerto Rican music, William continues to inspire with his compositions and performances, leaving an indelible mark on the world stage.
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William Cepeda plays Afro-Rican jazz and world music, blending traditional Puerto Rican folkloric roots with progressive jazz arrangements. Follow William Cepeda on Mood.
William Cepeda is from Loíza, Puerto Rico, known as the cultural heart of the island's traditional Afro-Puerto Rican community.
Afro-Rican jazz is an innovative genre created by William Cepeda in 1992 that merges traditional Puerto Rican folk music, dance rhythms, and progressive jazz.
