Manuela Sánchez-Goubert vocals
Federico Aristizábal drums
Juan Diego Panadero clarinet
Sebastián Guerrero bass
Juan Sebastián Ramírez Cubides percussion
Samuel Zuluaga piano
Manuela Sánchez Goubert is a Colombian artist who combines jazz with Latin American folklore, creating a cosmopolitan sound. Manuela and her band belong to a new generation, who–inspired by the folkloric traditions of the 50’s–propose new compositions with a modern touch, nourished by jazz reharmonizations. Manuela is a Colombian artist who combines jazz with Latin American folklore, creating a cosmopolitan sound. She studies at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute led by Maestro Danilo Pérez and Patricia Zárate, where she hones her social activism skills by engaging in community outreach programs, participating in social justice initiatives, and collaborating on projects that use music as a tool for social change. Furthermore, she is an ambassador for the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation and participates in the Foundation’s 2024 “Leading Ladies of Entertainment” Program.
Born and raised in the Colombian Andes, Manuela moved to New York City as a teenager, where she was introduced to the jazz scene by mentors like Lucía Pulido and Lauren Kinhan. She has performed in major venues around the world, including the Panamá Jazz Festival, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Radio City Valencia alongside world-renowned artists such as Andrés Cepeda, Luciana Souza, Olga Román, and New York Voices. Manuela is about to release her first album of original songs, which will include a tour throughout the Americas.
Her ensemble of musicians from across South American cultures share a love of blending Latin American tradition with contemporary jazz. Together, they will perform selections from their debut album, Raices (“Roots”), an immersive and captivating journey, rich with emotion and the many rhythms of Latin music.
Start your Hispanic Heritage Month here: don’t miss the Manuela Sánchez-Goubert Ensemble!
Presented in association with Ágora Cultural Architects