WILLIAM CEPEDA
Dr. William Cepeda: Pioneering Musical Education and Cultural Innovation
He has composed over 1,000 pieces for a wide variety of ensembles, including small groups, concert bands, symphonic music, big bands, and film scores, spanning elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Puerto Rican Music Roots and Beyond
William Cepeda he has dedicated his life to empowering Puerto Rican music through educational projects that introduce the island’s rich musical heritage to a wider audience.
LAST DISCOGRAPHY
The Sound of of Puerto Rican Jazz, 2024.
Alma Tropical, 2024.
Que Vengan Los Niños, 2023.
Jibaro Jazz, 2013
Plena Jazz, 2013.
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Your support can make a difference! With your donation, you help Dr.William Cepeda, a cultural icon and jazz pioneer from Puerto Rico, continue their artistic journey and take our music to the world. Every contribution, big or small, is vital to preserving and promoting our rich musical tradition.
Free Concert Alert!
William Cepeda, known for his groundbreaking Afro-Puerto Rican jazz, is performing live on Nov. 14th at 7 PM at 📍De La Luz Soundstage (114 Race St., Holyoke). Cepeda’s music blends Caribbean rhythms and jazz with ancestral sounds, promising an inspiring musical journey!