This week on The Jazz Flyte Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Omar Sosa, whose piano playing and compositions transcend borders and awaken the spirit. Omar takes us deep into his musical philosophy—one rooted in ancestral voices, global rhythms, and spiritual expression.
We talk about his upcoming trio project “Outside the Box,” which features Jovani Terry and Julia Miltenberg, and will debut in New York and Cleveland. Omar reflects on his journey across cultures, the spiritual significance of the carcava (a metal instrument that shifted his musical consciousness), and how he embraces first takes in recording—channeling raw emotion and divine energy without overthinking.
He opens up about his deeply personal song “New Love in Love,” written for Juliet Madison, a former partner and the daughter of architect Peter Madison.
Omar reminds us that true peace comes from within, not from any destination. Whether he’s referencing Thelonius Monk, Coltrane, or his Cuban classical upbringing, Omar lives and breathes the message that silence, spirit, and sound are all connected.
Join us as we celebrate Omar’s message of unity, peace, tradition, and freedom—through music that moves beyond borders.
Omar will be making a stop in Cleveland on Sept. 10th, 2025. - https://www.clevelandart.org/events/omar-sosa-trio-outside-box-featuring-yosvany-terry-and-julian-miltenberger
Connect with Omar: https://omarsosa.com/
