About

Bucaramanga, Colombia (1980)

Colombian pianist and composer Rafa has resided in Barcelona, ​​Spain for over 22 years. He holds a degree in Jazz and Modern Music from the Liceu Conservatory of Music in Barcelona. For the past 14 years, Rafa has toured extensively with Tromboranga Salsa Orchestra, one of the world's leading salsa dura bands, recording 10 albums and performing in over 180 cities across five continents.

The quality of his piano playing is characterized by powerful montunos and tumbaos, resulting in a fresh and avant-garde sound, as well as a comprehensive improvisational language honed through his experience and training as a jazz pianist.

Throughout his career, he has also worked as a freelance pianist, performing at various jazz festivals and recording albums of jazz, Latin jazz, salsa, and other styles. Over the past 15 years, he has released four of his own albums: “Secret Signals” (2008), “Illumination” (2016), “Opening The Spirit” (2018), and “Nuevos Tiempos” (2024), dedicated to Latin jazz. He is currently preparing the release of his next new age album, “Feeling Your Heart,” with singer Karol Green.

He is the co-founder and CEO of the educational platform www.pianosalsa.com. He also combines his concert activity with piano lessons and masterclasses, sharing his knowledge and experience with students worldwide.