Edmar Castañeda & Andrea Tierra

Experience a musical collaboration that transcends traditional genre boundaries with roots in Colombian heritage. Edmar Castañeda & Andrea Tierra perform on Friday, April 11 at Ark for Art.

This artistic partnership brings together two distinctive Colombian musicians - Andrea Tierra, a vocalist and songwriter from Medellín, and Edmar Castañeda, an innovative harpist known for his contributions to Latin jazz. Tierra's performance style incorporates poetic elements with traditional Latin rhythms including cumbia, bambuco and flamenco influences.

Castañeda has established himself as a pioneering instrumentalist who has reimagined the role of the harp in contemporary music, particularly within jazz contexts. His technical approach to the instrument has expanded its possibilities beyond conventional applications. Together, these artists create a musical dialogue that honors their shared cultural background while embracing global musical influences.