South American Harp: Edmar Castaneda Trio

Colombian harp virtuoso and composer Edmar Castaneda brings South American traditions to Elebash Hall with his trio and special guest vocalist Andrea Tierra.       

Castaneda is a Colombian harpist known for a stunning command of his instrument. He is a master at realizing beautiful complexities of time, while skillfully drawing out lush colors and the dynamic spirit of Colombian, Venezuelan, Mexican, and other South American harp traditions.

“almost a world unto himself” – The New York Times

This program is part of Live@365's City of the World series, programmed with the Graduate Center's ethnomusicology department. The concert is curated by ethnomusicology doctoral candidate Elizabeth Martin.

City of the World is supported by a grant from the Ford Foundation's Good Neighbor Committee.