About

I am a New York City based flutist, bandleader, producer, and composer, and play traditional Cuban music, Latin Jazz and World Fusion. I am a first generation American, New Yorker of Egyptian-Syrian heritage.

The power of music to bring people together is undeniable.
My love of performing wherever I travel has always connected me to the heart of the culture, contributing to my cross cultural musical influences.

Since the late 1970’s, I've been performing locally & internationally with my own band, as well as with many other internationally renowned artists. Over the years, I have independently produced four albums as a bandleader: First Cause, Querencia, Incarnate, and Heaven and Earth.

I love connecting through music and being part of a creative process which lights up and uplifts something in the listeners. My music is an expression of my personal journey and a call for collective joy. My intention is to inspire, to move people to feel, to reflect, to come together and celebrate

Music

I usually perform a repertoire of Afro Cuban standards as well as some Latin Jazz Standards such as: El Manisero, Son de la Loma, Lagrimas Negras, Moliendo Cafe, El Cuarto de Tula, Bruca Maniguá, Campiña, Quimbara, El Bodeguero, Lloraras, Los Amigos, Arabia, Softly as in the Morning Sunrise, Oye Como Va, Quizás, quizás, quizás, Cachita, Pare Cochero, Obsesión, Afro Blue, Echale Salsita, Me voy Pa'l Pueblo, and more.

Videos