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Joel Hierrezuelo, Cuban artist based in Paris, fuses jazz and world music in a unique, borderless sound. His 2018 album Zapateo Suite blends Afro-Cuban traditions with jazz, earning critical acclaim and performances at top festivals like Malta International Jazz Festival. In 2020, he released Así de Simple, an intimate project celebrating minimalist melodies and musical depth. With Cimarrón (2022), Hierrezuelo paid homage to his Afro-Cuban roots, mixing jazz, poetry, and ancient rhythms. Collaborating with legends like Amadou & Mariam, Roberto Fonseca and Omara Portuondo, Joel's global influence cements him as a groundbreaking artist transcending genres.
Joel Hierrezuelo plays a fusion of Afro-Cuban jazz and world music, blending traditional Cuban rhythms with contemporary jazz elements, notably on his album Cimarrón.
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Joel Hierrezuelo was born in Havana, Cuba, and is now based in Paris, France.