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Aridane Martin
Aridane attended CPMLPGC and CMMB conservatories. He graduates with the best qualifications (Award of honor in percussion, orchrestal soloist and chamber music) also received several prizes as a chamber musician and percussion soloist. After graduating, he enrolled at the Liceu Conservatory studying with the acclaimed drummer and percussionist Marc Miralta.
Aridane has received classes from Jeffery Davies, David Friedman, Eric Sammut, Keiko Abe, Gary Burton. Aridane published in 2017 his first album as leader, "Tiébélé", in two editions, each one designed by a canarian painter with twelve original paintings inspired by his music in an innovative project. Actually he is the only spanish percussionist who is currently part of the team of artists sponsored by the North American brand, Mike Balter Mallets.
Awards
INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION o Prize of the “Intercentros de Cataluña” contest. o Awards in the Arjau interpretation contest (2011 and 2012). o Honorable Mention of the “Conservatori Isaac Albéniz de Girona”. o Award to the best soloist with the CMMB orchestra. CHAMBER MUSIC Prize of the Provincial Council of Girona to Duo Caroussel (Vibes / marimba). o Honorable Mention in the Arjau interpretation contest with the Mareig Duo (vibes / piano). o Honorable Mention in the Arjau interpretation contest with the XJ Ensemble quartet. o Prize in the international music cycle of Barcelona with the XJ Ensemble quartet.
Tags
Magnificent and delicate proyect. Warm melodies that fill our heart of hope and fullness. Miquel Tuset (Jazz club de Nit)
Aridane's "Tiébélé" is a melodic landscape. The album is full of quality, rhythmic contrast and very worked compositions.
Martí Farrés (Scanner FM)