Groove to an eclectic beat and the smooth stylings of singer, songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón at his Judson’s Live debut. Revel in Raul’s unique fusion of Latin jazz, pop and soul as he explores themes of love, loss and hope through intricate melodies.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Raul Midón is a Grammy-nominated musician known for his fiery acoustic guitar and expressive vocals. Blind since birth, Raul sees the world through sound and has won legions of fans worldwide with his emotional phrasing and ability to play multiple instruments. A former backup singer for Shakira and Julio Iglesias, Raul broke through as a solo artist and achieved two Grammy nods for his albums, Bad Ass and Blind and If You Really Want. Raul’s crowd-pleasing performances are highlighted by his improvisational “mouth trumpet” technique which creates a bebop sound using just his lips.

Recognition “His music suggests a three-way fusion of Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin and José Feliciano” - The New York Times.