In this episode:
Listen to a conversation between Rachel Therrien and your host Vivienne Aerts as they talk about the role that Cuba and Latin music plays for the Canadian New York-based trumpeter.
About Rachel Therrien:
French-Canadian trumpeter, composer, and producer Rachel Therrien boasts an enviable curriculum, known for her very personal signature with influences from Jazz to Afro-Latin and "global" music, Rachel has developed a reputation as a highly-skilled, versatile, and innovative artist. After producing 4 records on labels MultipleChordMusic (CA) & (US), Rachel Therrien just released her 5th album, "VENA" (Nominee for Jazz Album of the Year at ADISQ and JUNO Award & four stars by Downbeat), under French label Bonsaï Music, recorded in Paris with her new European Quartet. Therrien is releasing her 6th album Mi Hogar, the 1st of her Latin Jazz Project in February 2023. Therrien works as a side musician in various projects such as Arturo O'Farrill's Grammy-winning Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, The Ostara Project, the renowned Diva Jazz Orchestra, and many more. In 2020, Rachel started producing for other artists like Anamaria Oramas, Noé Lira, and LaPelúda.
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About ViviTalks - Interviews with the Women Behind Typuhthâng.
Introducing ViviTalks, a podcast hosted by Dutch New York-based musician Vivienne Aerts. Join us as we celebrate 100 talented female musicians from Vivienne's latest album "Typuhthâng," with a mission to empower female cacao farmers in the Virunga State Park of Congo and contribute to rainforest restoration. We delve into the musical journeys, creative processes, and unique perspectives of these talented women, seeking to bring greater balance to the music industry. It's a safe space for honest and authentic conversations with artists and trailblazers. Let's amplify the voices of remarkable women in music and stay tuned for inspiring stories and meaningful dialogues on ViviTalks.
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