Yamilka Gomez

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I was born in the City of Havana, Cuba, and I began to study piano at the age of six. Two years later Iwas admitted to the Manuel Saumel Conservatory where I studied with Leida Rodriguez. In 1990, I immigrated to Miami where I studied guitar with Albert Kunze during my high school years; jazz piano with Felix Gomez, Juan Zambrano, Michael Orta and Randy Tomasello, classical piano with Linda Fowler and ended my studies at the University of Miami with Rosalina Sackstein.Besides being a classical pianist, I'm interested in different styles. This has allowed me to be part of various ensembles. I recorded Thomas Sleeper's Piano Concerto with the University of Miami Wind Ensemble. This production can be found on Albany Records. I've also played with blues and R&B band "The Coalition" during my college years and a few years ago, I created a world music project named "Ni de aqui, Ni de allá" where I was able to explore a new venue by collaborating with musicians Manny López and Mariana Carreras. The three of us recorded an album and appeared on TV on various occasions.My biggest love is to write music. I enjoy experimenting with different sounds and styles. Right now, I'm going back to the beginning; rock music. And I'm listening to a lot of good stuff that's out there. It's inspiring to know that even when the music market is in the pits, there are still good musicians out there who want to create for the love of it.Check out the band that I'm proud to say I recently joined - TRIBAL WITCH Check out the music. You won't be disappointed!Copy and paste this url: http://www.myspace.com/tribalwitchband