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Ritmocano makes listeners move

Ritmocano on stage at The Java House

In this episode of IPR Studio One's "Java Blend," Iowa City Latin-jazz group Ritmocano brings infectious grooves and soaring solos to the stage in The Java House. 

Lend an ear below for some insight into the group's songwriting process and Latin influences, as well as some original tracks. 

Latin jazz collective Ritmocano is an all-star lineup of the Iowa jazz community, headed by percussionist and UI instructor James Dreier. On Familia, Ritmocano’s most recent album, Drier demonstrates his abilities playing multiple percussive instruments, from the congas often found in Afro-Cuban music, to the Batá drums of West Africa.

Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River