Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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About this clip:
Pianist and composer Omar Sosa, violinist and vocalist Yilian Cañizares, and percussionist Gustavo Ovalles perform the composition “De La Habana y Otras Nostalgias” during their performance on March 6, 2026, part of the SFJAZZ 2025-26 Season and broadcast on Fridays Live.
Watch many other performances on SFJAZZ At Home: SFJAZZ.org/AtHome
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About this concert:
For this performance, pianist Omar Sosa revisits the musical alchemy he achieved in collaboration with Cuban violinist and singer Yilian Cañizares on their joint 2018 Otá Records album, “Aguas,” an enchanting release inspired by jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms and modern classical music that is dedicated to water, the life-giving source of existence, and Oshun, the Goddess of Love and Mistress of Rivers in the Lucumí tradition of Yoruba. Joined on this night by a percussionist to form the Aguas Trio, Sosa and Cañizares create a whole far greater than the sum of their estimable parts.
About Omar Sosa:
A world traveler who carries the verdant sounds and traditions of his native Cuba wherever he goes, seven-time GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY nominee Omar Sosa has forged powerful creative alliances around the globe. Born in Camagüey, Cuba and now a resident of Mallorca, Spain, the renowned jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader is celebrated for blending Afro-Cuban, Latin jazz, and global influences.
Sosa’s adventurous style has invigorated the Latin jazz scene worldwide, and he has released a succession of touchstone albums in settings ranging from solo piano to big band, and in collaboration with master musicians including Paolo Fresu, Adam Rudolph, Seckou Keita, former SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director John Santos, and the NDR Big Band. His week as an SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director gives an enlightening glimpse into his diverse range of musical pursuits.
PERSONNEL:
Omar Sosa: piano
Yilian Cañizares: violin, vocals
Gustavo Ovalles: percussion
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Watch the full concert by Omar Sosa & Yilian Cañizares Aguas Trio on-demand: sfjazz.org/athome/on-demand/omar-sosa-yilian-canizares-aguas-trio
Love these videos? Support by becoming an SFJAZZ Member: sfjazz.org/join
About this clip:
Pianist and composer Omar Sosa, violinist and vocalist Yilian Cañizares, and percussionist Gustavo Ovalles perform the composition “De La Habana y Otras Nostalgias” during their performance on March 6, 2026, part of the SFJAZZ 2025-26 Season and broadcast on Fridays Live.
Watch many other performances on SFJAZZ At Home: SFJAZZ.org/AtHome
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About this concert:
For this performance, pianist Omar Sosa revisits the musical alchemy he achieved in collaboration with Cuban violinist and singer Yilian Cañizares on their joint 2018 Otá Records album, “Aguas,” an enchanting release inspired by jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms and modern classical music that is dedicated to water, the life-giving source of existence, and Oshun, the Goddess of Love and Mistress of Rivers in the Lucumí tradition of Yoruba. Joined on this night by a percussionist to form the Aguas Trio, Sosa and Cañizares create a whole far greater than the sum of their estimable parts.
About Omar Sosa:
A world traveler who carries the verdant sounds and traditions of his native Cuba wherever he goes, seven-time GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY nominee Omar Sosa has forged powerful creative alliances around the globe. Born in Camagüey, Cuba and now a resident of Mallorca, Spain, the renowned jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader is celebrated for blending Afro-Cuban, Latin jazz, and global influences.
Sosa’s adventurous style has invigorated the Latin jazz scene worldwide, and he has released a succession of touchstone albums in settings ranging from solo piano to big band, and in collaboration with master musicians including Paolo Fresu, Adam Rudolph, Seckou Keita, former SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director John Santos, and the NDR Big Band. His week as an SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director gives an enlightening glimpse into his diverse range of musical pursuits.
PERSONNEL:
Omar Sosa: piano
Yilian Cañizares: violin, vocals
Gustavo Ovalles: percussion
Learn more at SFJAZZ.org
Subscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazz
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZ
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/SFJAZZ
If you enjoy the videos and concerts SFJAZZ posts every week, you can support this work by becoming an SFJAZZ Member.
Members enjoy full access to SFJAZZ livestreams and our library of on-demand concerts featuring the greatest jazz artists in the world, early access to tickets at the SFJAZZ Center, exclusive events, discounts, and more! More information is available at the link below.
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