Manitoba Live Music Event

About

Raul Midón was a surprise hit of the 2010 TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival after his incredible show at the West End Cultural Centre. This January, he brings his silky, soulful tenor and dazzling percussive guitar style back to Winnipeg.

After working steadily as an in-demand backup singer in Miami for such artists as Julio and Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, and Ricky Martin, Midón headed for New York City to pursue a solo career.

In 2003, he was approached to perform at Carnegie Hall along with Terence Blanchard, Angie Stone, Cassandra Wilson, and Bruce Hornsby. Midón received a standing ovation, a rave in the New York Times and, eventually, an audience with legendary producer Arif Mardin, who signed him and co-produced State of Mind which garnered critical accolades for its heady fusion of old-school soul, Latin, jazz, and timeless singer/songwriter folk-pop.

Tickets for Raul Midón go on sale Friday, October 21 and are $25 in advance and are available at jazzwinnipeg.com, by phone at 989-4656 or in person the Jazz Winnipeg office (007-100 Arthur St.).