From Oakland CA, pianist/composer/educator Michele Rosewoman began playing piano at age six. Prior to moving to New York and while still in her late teens she began playing percussion and studied Cuban/Haitian folkloric idioms. In New York Rosewoman formed new ensembles, while nurturing associations with notable New York-based artists such as Julius Hemphill, Carlos Ward, Rufus Reid, Reggie Workman, Freddie Waits, James Spaulding and Billy Hart. In the Latin music genre, Rosewoman has performed with Cuban master drummer/vocalist Orlando “Puntilla" Rios, Celia Cruz, Paquito D' Rivera, Nicky Marrero, Daniel Ponce and “Chocolate" Armenteros among others.
AAJ contributor Tomas Pena sat down with Rosewoman for a broad-ranging discussion that not only goes deep into her music and various projects, but also delves into matters of spirituality and the higher principles of life.
Check out Michele Rosewoman: Wearing Her Passion With The In Side Out at AAJ today!
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