ANGELA VARO
Ángela Varo Moreno is an Andalusian violinist and composer known for her unique fusion of flamenco and jazz, as well as her dedication to exploring themes of cultural identity, Andalusian roots, and Roma-Andalusian heritage through music. She earned a Master of Arts in Jazz Performance from the esteemed Berklee Global Jazz Institute, where she studied under full scholarships from the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation, SGAE, Fundación Caja Rural de Baena, and Berklee College of Music. Ángela also holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Contemporary Writing and Jazz Performance from Berklee, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Minor in Jazz Composition. Ángela performs as part of the Grammy-nominated Global Jazz Messengers, led by acclaimed Panamanian pianist and composer Danilo Pérez. In her role as sidewomen , she has collaborated and shared the stage with renowned artists such as Brian Blade, Kris Davis, John Patitucci, Joe Lovano, and Terri Lyne Carrington, as well as flamenco legends Lole Montoya and Ángeles Toledano. Her work with Califato 3/4, an influential Andalusian electronic-flamenco fusion group, highlights her skills as both a violinist and arranger, blending traditional and modern elements of Andalusian music. Ángela is also a faculty member at Phillips Academy in Andover, where she teaches flamenco fusion, jazz violin, and contemporary ensemble courses among others.
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