"Latin music has deep roots in all musical forms. It fundamentally transcends boundaries."
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About Arturo O'Farrill
Arturo O'Farrill is a Grammy Award-winning jazz musician, composer, and bandleader known for his contributions to Afro-Cuban jazz. Born in 1960 in Mexico City, O'Farrill is the son of Chico O'Farrill, a renowned Cuban jazz composer and conductor. Following in his father's footsteps, Arturo O'Farrill has established himself as a prominent figure in the jazz world, blending traditional Latin music with modern jazz influences. He is the founder and artistic director of the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Afro-Latin music.
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