Opus 279 - "Beethoven in Havana" (feat. Joachim Horsley)

About this episode

Joachim Horsley discusses his musical journey and cultural approach with host Loki.

Joachim Horsley is a composer and performer whose fusion of Western European classical and Afro-Caribbean music has earned him praise and notoriety in the United States, Cuba, and beyond. He chats with Loki about his trajectory, his education in Cuba, and his approach to celebrating culture without tokenizing its aesthetics. Loki shares more on his recent engagement of an ensemble accused of appropriating Indigenous culture. Joachim Horsley "Beethoven in Havana" "Tropical Prelude" Joachim Horsley Instagram ★ Support this podcast ★

People in this episode

Host: Loki

Guest: Joachim Horsley

Topics covered

• classical music
• Afro-Caribbean music
• cultural celebration
• music fusion
• education in Cuba

Keywords

• Joachim Horsley
• Beethoven
• Havana
• Afro-Caribbean
• classical music
• cultural appropriation
• music fusion

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Beethoven in Havana, Tropical Prelude

Places: Cuba, United States

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