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Mario Alberto Silva

Born and raised in the Mission District of San Francisco to parents from Diriamba, Nicaragua, Silva composed the album to be a rich sonata, or musical journey that reflects the influences that conceived his artistic persona; a dynamic product of the Americas. “I come from a strong Nicaraguan family, rooted in complex mythology and spiritual traditions,” Silva says. “I also grew up in the Mission, which offered me a range of powerful influences from Aztec dancing to Afro Cuban Santeria and everything in between and it all shines through on the album.” Compositionally Silva fuses Afro-Cuban ritual drumming, Funk, EDM, Dixieland, Jazz, instrumental Pop and other styles, while paying homage to the tradition of trumpet players and composers that came before him

Pan-American Sonata

By Mario Alberto Silva

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2019
Track listing: 1. Porque Reir Porque Llorar 3:33 2. Mario Cha 7:05 3. The Red Light Rag 3:51 4. Blue Dream 6:25 5. The Phrygian Cap 5:55 6. Intenciones 4:09 7. Obatala, Ochun y Yemaya 6:33 8. Colector 3:49

Grammy Winning Trumpeter Mario Alberto Silva Releases - Pan-American Sonata - Featuring Chuchito Valdez!

May 16, 2019

Nicaraguan-American Grammy award-winning trumpet player, music educator and composer Mario Alberto Silva will emerge as a solo artist on his inaugural album Pan-American Sonata, featuring world renowned Cuban pianist Chuchito Valdes. Release date is May 26th. Born and raised in the Mission District of San Francisco to parents from Nicaragua, Silva composed the album to be ...