On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 10:00 PM, the Barcelona stage became a sanctuary of sound. Omar Sosa, award-winning Afro-Cuban pianist, composer, and producer with a global musical vision, reunited with Gustavo Ovalles, the Venezuelan percussionist renowned for his mastery of Afro-Caribbean and African diasporic rhythms.
From the first notes, the connection was undeniable. Sosa, charismatic and smiling, conversed as much with his piano as with the audience, pausing mid-performance to thank them for their attentive silence. Ovalles, surrounded by an array of percussion instruments, from hollow bamboo to maracas, brought each to life, turning rhythm into a living texture.
Their style is pure fusion: Afro-Cuban roots intertwined with contemporary electronic textures, jazz, world music, traditional Latin rhythms, and urban soundscapes. It is deeply improvisational, emotionally charged, and instantly engaging, captivating both seasoned music lovers and casual listeners.
Each piece unfolded as a one-of-a-kind journey, sometimes playful, sometimes intense, often spiritually resonant. With no stage design or visual effects, the power lay in their mutual listening, in a synergy refined through years of collaboration.
Beyond performance, Omar Sosa and Gustavo Ovalles built a bridge between cultures and emotions, an invitation to connect, deeply, with rhythm and soul.
