BIOGRAPHY//GABRIELE POSO
Gabriele Poso was born on the 22nd of October 1978 in Sardinia, in the heart of
the Mediterranean, but grew up in Lecce, the capital of Salento.
Early in his childhood, he established a deep connection with music, and felt that
he was truly born when he discovered his family's vinyl collection comprised of
the best jazz, soul and Afro-Latin music.
With the passage of time, Poso has dedicated himself to the study of various
instruments, paying particular attention to the guitar, an instrument he uses to
give life to his best compositions. His later musical explorations led him into the
fascinating world of percussion, that would become for him, a real reason to
live.
In 1998, he began to study Afro-Cuban percussion at “Timba” School Of Music in
Rome under the guidance of the most important representative of Afro-Cuban
culture in Italy, Roberto “Mamey" Evangelista.
In 2001, he moved to S. Juan, Porto Rico to deepen his musical knowledge at
“Universitad Interamenricana De Puerto Rico” and attended masterclasses at
“Escuela National De Arte” in Havana Cuba.
In 2008, Poso released his first solo album entitled "From The Genuine World",
produced for the American label, Yoruba Records. With this release, he began
performing live and spreading his musical vision around Europe and the world.
In June 2012, he released his second solo album called “Roots Of Soul” with the
German Label INFRACom!. The project boasts the participation of several
influential international featured artists, including Osunlade and Nailah Porter,
and has been highly appreciated by international music critics. It has received
many positive reviews, and has earned several awards, including Best Jazz
Independent Production 2012.
After a period spent in Berlin, Poso has recently completed his third solo album
entitled "Invocation", a work entirely produced, composed, performed, arranged,
and sung by the artist himself. In this album, he completely and profoundly
expresses his musical vision, allowing him to create without any borders,
expectations, or fears. Invocation is a deep and ancestral journey, a secret door
to discover the hidden side of yourself.
The album will be produced by the German label Agogo Records and distributed
worldwide by !K7. Expected international release in April 2014.