Aquiles Navarro
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On a dimly lit stage, Aquiles Navarro steps forward, trumpet in hand, embodying a sonic alchemist. His solo performance is a vivid journey—each note from his horn weaves a tapestry of avant-garde jazz, Panamanian folklore, and Caribbean cadence. With a breath, he conjures piercing, soulful melodies that dance between salsa’s fire and reggae’s sway, grounded in modal improvisation. His playing is raw yet deliberate, channeling ancestral voices through bursts of vibrant lyricism that ripple with both defiance and longing, connecting the past to the present in real-time.
Behind the decks, Aquiles transforms into a rhythmic storyteller, his DJ sets pulsing with the same exploratory spirit. He blends Latinx roots—salsa’s syncopated heat, reggae’s laid-back groove—with electronic textures and futuristic beats. Tracks morph seamlessly, coded with universal rhythms that echo the Transatlantic trade route’s legacy. His mixes are a dialogue between eras, where ancestral drum patterns meet synth-driven waves, pulling listeners into a hypnotic dance of memory and innovation. Whether solo or DJing, Aquiles crafts soundscapes that are both a homecoming and a leap into the unknown.
Musician
Aquiles Navarro – Performer & DJ