Yuja Wang & People of Earth

Yuja Wang, piano
People of Earth
Ahmed Alom, Musical Direction

Virtuoso pianist Yuja Wang joins forces with Gabriel Globus-Hoenich—founder and percussionist of the dynamic Latin-Caribbean jazz collective People of Earth—for an electrifying new collaboration- composed and music directed by Cuban piano phenom Ahmed Alom.

The members of People of Earth are:

• Raul Rios, Trumpet and Vocals
• Jesus Ricardo, Trumpet and Vocals
• Ruben Rengel, Violin and Vocals
• Ivan Llanes, Percussion and Vocals
• Gabriel Globus-Hoenich, Percussion and Bandleader

People of Earth (PoE) is a dynamic, 12 member ensemble rooted in timba and salsa, seamlessly blending elements of hip-hop, gospel, jazz, and more. With members hailing from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Canada, and beyond, the band embodies the spirit of global collaboration. Since emerging on New York City’s cutting-edge Latin and tropical music scene, PoE has performed at The Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and Disney Hall, and collaborated with orchestras across the U.S. Their electrifying performances, original compositions, and signature “American Timba Music” (ATM) guarantee to get audiences on their feet.