Joaquin Janina trio “Viaggio al Sud”
APERIJAZZ, Music unplugged
- Joaquin Janina
voice and guitar - Marco Ponchiroli
piano - Alvise Seggi
double bass
Viaggio al Sud
South America is a continent extraordinarily rich in vibrant colors, breathtaking landscapes and diverse cultures. It is also the cradle of a unique musical variety, which reflects the history, traditions and identity of its peoples.
“Viaggio al Sud” is a musical project that invites listeners to embark on a sonic exploration through this fascinating mosaic of rhythms, melodies and narratives. Through careful musicological research and live performances, the project aims to enhance the diversity of South American music, a vast and varied heritage that ranges from Argentine tango to Brazilian samba, from Uruguayan candombe to Colombian cumbia.
The trio presents a repertoire that traces the history of South American and Hispanic music, through iconic songs that have marked entire generations. Among these, masterpieces such as Historia de un amor, Bésame mucho, Volver, Alfonsina y el mar, Corcovado and many others stand out, offering the public an exciting journey through timeless melodies and atmospheres steeped in passion and nostalgia.
The aim is to highlight this wealth through a selection of traditional and contemporary songs, coming from different regions of the continent. Each musical genre tells stories, passes on experiences and preserves unique traditions: “Viaggio al Sud” wants to give voice to these narratives, offering the public an immersive, engaging and educational experience.
Music, a universal language capable of overcoming borders and barriers, becomes the means through which to create an authentic intercultural dialogue. “Viaggio al Sud” brings together artists from different countries, encouraging collaboration and the exchange of experiences to promote greater mutual understanding through sound art.
More than a simple concert, “Viaggio al Sud” is an experience that celebrates the beauty and variety of South American music, with the hope that this sonic journey can inspire, enrich and leave a deep mark on the soul of those who listen.
Joaquin Janina
Born in the Canary Islands, he finished his classical guitar studies at the Conservatorio Superiore de Música de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria under the guidance of M° Fernando Bautista Vizcaino (classical) and with José Carlos Diaz in the Aula di Jazz.
He attended several advanced courses in Jazz and classical music in different parts of Europe with international teachers: Composition and arrangement course with Jose Luis Temes, Adolfo Nuñez and Tomàs Marco, performed a composition and arrangement course at Berckley (USA), master with Jesse van Ruller and Santy Roque and the Manhattan School, Amsterdam Conservatory (Holland), master with Pat Metheny in Vitoria (Spain), with Jose Luís Gamez in Zarautz (Spain), Israel Sandoval (Asturias), David Gilmour (Gran Canaria), Bobby Martínez (Madrid), Jose Miguel Moreno, Manuel Barruecos, Costas Cotsiolis, David Russell, Blas Sánchez, Joaquín Prats (Gran Canaria), Hubert Käppel (Germany), Beppe Gambetta and Steve Kauffman (Slovenia), John Stowell (Venice), Lenny White, Buster Willians and Fabio Zeppettella (Tucsia Jazz), Sandro Gibellini, Ornella Urbano (Italy).
As a teacher he worked at the ICEF (Institute of Ethnography and Folklore of the Canary Islands) and in several schools in Gran Canaria, Madrid, Italy. He participated in several music fairs and worked as a concert coordinator at the Auditorium of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the international congresses of the I.S.M.E (International Society of Musical Education). He collaborated as a session musician with several important Spanish singers such as Manolo Tena, Antonio Brito, Jose Artiles, etc. working as a musician, arranger and music producer. He has collaborated artistically with several groups, ranging from Pop music, Brazilian music to electronic music. He participates in the international guitar festival Rendez Vouz in Conegliano. Active in the music scene, he collaborates with numerous musicians and singers from Italy, Spain and Austria.
He teaches classical guitar, guitar and electric bass at the Michelangeli Music Institute in Conegliano.
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