Janio Abreu Morcate
I am Janio Abreu Morcate, a passionate musician, composer, arranger, and producer from Havana, Cuba.
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I am Janio Abreu Morcate, a passionate musician, composer, arranger, and producer from Havana, Cuba. With a bachelor’s degree in Music Performance and Pedagogy and a master’s degree in Management of Cuban Musical History and Documentary Patrimony, I have devoted my life to music education, performance, and preservation of Cuban musical heritage. I have extensive experience leading bands, teaching students, and producing music for various artists and projects.
I have toured extensively across continents with my band, collaborated with renowned musicians, and performed at important festivals such as Jazz Plaza. I am also involved in radio and television programs about music, and I recently led a significant performance for the British Ambassador in Havana. Fluent in English and native in Spanish, I continuously seek to innovate within Cuban music by blending roots with international sounds and educating the next generation of musicians.
- 20 years' experience
- Joined August 2025
Languages
- Spanish; CastilianFluent
- EnglishAdvanced
- GermanBeginner
Industry experience
- Education
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
- Travel & Hospitality
- Other
Work experience· 18 roles
Produced, arranged, and conducted a symphonic and jazz ensemble performance combining Lord of the Rings soundtrack with Cuban music roots for the 50th anniversary of J. R. Tolkien’s death in 2023, performing at Martí theater with the Habana Chamber Music Orchestra and Cuban National Opera Chorus.
Created, wrote, and conducted the radio program 'In Crescendo' on one of Cuba’s most important music radio stations starting in 2022.
Founded and led the Popular Music Department. Directed and conducted the Big Band and Latin Combo, including performances at Cuban Week in Enghien Les Bains under UNESCO, Jazz Plaza Fest (including collaborations with Grammy Award artists), and produced their first performance at Jazz Plaza Fest 2023.
Education· 9
Certifications and awards
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