Ritmos Handmade Festival Highlights Musical Fusion and Avant-Garde in Puerto de la Cruz

The third day of the Ritmos Handmade International Percussion Festival, held at Lago Martiánez in Puerto de la Cruz, turns its focus this Saturday to musical fusion and the avant-garde. The festival program aims to bridge the gap between classical training and the creative freedom of jazz, showcasing both national and local talent.

The event highlights the value of technical skill and experimentation in modern music. The day begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Sala de la Isla with a workshop led by Juan Antonio Miñana. Miñana, a percussionist with the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra and an instructor at the Canary Islands Higher Conservatory of Music, will provide a practical look at new ways of expressing music.

In the afternoon, acclaimed composer, vibraphonist, and drummer Marc Miralta takes center stage. He will host a masterclass at 4:30 p.m. in the Sala de la Isla, followed by a headline performance at 8:30 p.m. in the Sala Andrómeda. For this closing concert, Miralta will be joined by local musicians Diego Jiménez (saxophone), Samuel Labrador (piano), Agustín Buenafuente (double bass and electric bass), and Sergio Díaz (drums).

Events like this are vital to the islands' cultural life, as they encourage performers from symphonic and jazz backgrounds to share their expertise. Bringing these different musical styles together not only helps spread advanced techniques but also strengthens the Canarian music scene through collaboration with top national artists.