Star-filled workshops of Rigas Ritmi Festival

Inserted: 27.04.2015

Rigas Ritmi Festival 2015 from 1st till 4th July organizes master’s workshops for musicians, theorists and fans!

During the festival week workshops will be given by:

Vocalist Ester Rada whos music is defined as ethio-jazz, urban-funk,  neo-soul un R&B. Eponymous debut album is fulfilled with dark groove, great original melodies and  enchanting vocal. Video of Life Happens

Allan Harris is an award winning jazz vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter who is described by critics as "a formidable baritone with husky edges and deep resonant low notes”. Harris is known for both his albums and his live performances, best known for his interpretations of jazz standards. Video of Can't Live My Life Without You

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón. He has mastered the flamenco, jazz and classical guitar, as well as worked together with such legends as Herbie Hancock and Stevie Wonder. Video of  Sunshine, I Can Fly

Ramon Valle who is considered to be among the most talented Latin American pianists; his “Levitando” for more than two decades is one of the most recognizable Cuban musical compositions in the world.

Cyrille Aimée - winner of the Montreux Jazz Festival's International Vocal Competition, Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and finalist in the Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition. Undeniable and inexhaustible talent of modern times jazz. Video of It's A Good Day

Workshops will conclude on July 4 with a pannel discussion "How to gain recognition in the international music scene” with participation of guests and musicians of Rigas Ritmi Showcase 2015.

Entrance fee to all workshops: EUR 60.00

Applying via e-mail workshop@rigasritmi.lv