JOAQUÍN DÍAZ
 Joaquin
Diaz's repertoire is a mixture of traditional and original tunes based
on explosive syncopated rhythms. Like Ibrahím Ferrér, he was forced
to make his living as street musician since childhood. Still in his
teens he performed at the PanAmerican Games in Puerto Rico that led
him to play at the presidential home for the then President Joaquin
Balaguer.
In 1990 Joaquin brought Dominican magic and his accordion wizardry
with him in Canada. Now residing in Montreal, he has matured into a
consummate artist delighting audiences wherever he goes.
Joaquin and his extremely talented musicians have thrilled latino and
non-latino fans alike from Texas to Louisiana, to the renowned Montreal
International Jazz Festival. They were invited to perform at the Lincoln
Center's Midsummer Night Concert Series 2001 and 2003 in New York,
also Grand Performances Concerts Series in Los Angeles California.
In the good old days of classic bluesmen, one gifted performer with
guitar and harp knew how to lead a ten thousand strong crowd to ecstasy
and at the same time reveal his individual message. This is exactly
what Diaz can do just with his accordion and voice.
"
In Diaz's hands merengue is hard-core stuff, an exhilarating polyrhythmic
ride on a runaway train." - World music festival of Chicago
Discography:
Ola (Arhoolie, 2000)
Merengue Alegre (Arhoolie, 2003)
web:
www.joaquindiaz.com
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