Locarno

Locarno is the Latin project of JUNO Award-winning musician Tom Landa, who was born and raised in Mexico City and moved to Canada in his teens. In the mid-nineties, he formed the Folk Roots band The Paperboys, who have been touring world-wide for over 20 years. The music of Locarno is equal parts Mexican and Canadian, blending traditional Mexican music with contemporary influences. In 2006, Tom was awarded a Canada Council Grant to study traditional Mexican Music in Veracruz, Mexico, deepening his understanding of his cultural roots. The band has released multiple albums, including 'Una Mas Y Ya Nos Vamos' (2010) and 'Luz Y Sombra' (November 2015). The band's live shows feature Tom Landa on jaranas and guitars, Kalissa Landa on violin, Robin Layne on marimba, congas and timbales, Pedro Mota on guitar and vocals, Aaron McKinney on bass, Liam MacDonald on drums, congas and pandero, Jocelyn Waugh on trumpet and Nick La Riviere on trombone. Locarno incorporates influences from Colombia, African Sukous, Mexican Marimba Music, Venezuelan Joropo and Brazilian Forro Music, creating a vibrant pan-Latin sound that celebrates the diversity of Latin American musical traditions.

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