The acclaimed pianist and composer Arthur Hanlon takes audiences on a musical journey through this intimate concert series while touring the United States and has called Piano Magic, inspired, as always, by Latin music.
In an exclusive interview, Arthur Hanlon shared his thoughts on the origins of his Piano Magic and how, his instrument, It has made him create very careful musical arrangements in Latin genres.
“It’s about time. I grew up in Detroit. I started playing piano in clubs when I was 15. I moved to New York, where I found merengue, bachata, salsa. It was the ’90s and that experience was transformative for me. It totally changed the reason for my career,” she explains.
With an academic background and a deep connection to Latin music, Hanlon has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry that have captivated the entire world. From Ana Bárbara to Ivy Queen and Kany García.
As for covers and how you choose a song that you want to arrange or work on, right now that you’re releasing a series of albums called Legadosa tribute to all the Latin musicians and songs that have inspired him, said:
“It’s not about better or worse… I remember that as a student at 20 years old walking through New York I heard Bachata Rosa (by Juan Luis Guerra) when it came out… I started playing it and said: -This song is so romantic… Let me mix it with my piano- And that was why. It sounded very good with this…”
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Arthur Hanlon, a promoter of music and Latin women
Even, Hanlon told us that he has walked the streets of Havana, in Cubaaccompanying Yotuel, former member of Orishas, in his tireless study and search for Latin sounds.
He also talked to us about his perception of the current Anglo-Saxon openness to Latin music.
“Suddenly, on the internet. I always think about that. The world is now connected. Suddenly I can play this and, in two seconds, everyone can know it and be: -Wow, how cool this is, how cool this rhythm. Someone in China, someone in Scotland…
Arthur Hanlon has left an indelible mark on music and, at the same time, has highlighted the important role that women play in the industry.
In the midst of the rise of urban and regional Mexican genres, Hanlon continues to support a variety of other musical rhythms, from bachata and merengue to salsa. and yes, of course he has flirted with reggaeton in some of his collaborations. Not in vain did he record with the pioneer, Ivy Queen. He is curious about music!
Arthur Hanlon reaches out to his audience with Piano Magic and Legados
In the midst of his versatility and passion for Latin music, he is carrying out this concert tour of the United States, where he will take the stage with talented guest artists such as Flor de Toloache and Lupita Infante. Here at The Sun Rose in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 29.
Piano Magic follows the successful specials of HBO “Piano and Woman” and “Piano and Woman II”in which Hanlon collaborated with top artists to offer his own interpretations of Latin America’s biggest hits.
This new tour promises to take the musical experience to the next level with intimate concerts in New York and Los Angeleswhere audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy Hanlon’s piano magic up close and personal.
“Nothing makes me happier than playing live. What I look forward to most is communicating with the public. Being able to take my music to an intimate place will be different and very special.“Said Hanlon.
Dedicated to Latin music for over 20 years, Hanlon remains a leading figure in the industry, where he is celebrating the greatest Latin hits through his albums, Legados Pop and Legados Bachata.
In them we find versions of artists such as Juan Luis Guerra and Romeo Santos. There is no doubt that the Magic Piano Tour by Arthur Hanlon, It promises to be a unique experience with concerts full of emotion and energy.
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