music
Ivan Llanes - CUBAHIA
"The way the influences blend melodically and rhythmically is a masterclass of musicians who know their styles inside out, demonstrating the artistic desire to break into something new, meeting in a middle ground with excitement to burst. No matter if you’re a traditionalist or into new amalgamations, “Cubahía” will get you dancing either way."
- Remezcla (on Cubahia)​​​​
Ivan Llanes - HABANA - NEW YORK
"Judging by this second single, our collective anticipation should be keen.. good old-fashioned, beautifully performed, nicely sung salsa”
- Sounds and Colors (on “Habana-New York”)
“Singer and percussionist Ivan Llanes brings the roots of Cuban salsa into the present with ‘Habana – New York’ ... The result is a deeply nostalgic celebration of the genre’s perseverance throughout the decades.”
- Remezcla (on “Habana-New York”)
Ivan Llanes - RESPIRA Y SIENTE
"a high-energy and danceable Cuban salsa that is an invitation to a life celebration”
- JAZZIZ (on “Respira Y Siente”)
Ivan Llanes - SOY YO
​“In a classic style that’s hard to date, ’Soy Yo; by Ivan Llanes blends the clean jazz of US musician like Lee Ritenour and Dave Grunion with a hefty dose of Latin rhythms. The result is an easy going , melodic workout that throws as much focus on a tight percussive groove as a smooth lead guitar and flowing piano… A great track.”
- Real Gone Rocks (on “Soy Yo”)