Inside the Music of Grammy-Nominated Pianist Joachim Horsley

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris

Darrell Craig Harris

Music Interviews, Music, Music Commentary

4.6 • 107 Ratings

🗓️ 26 January 2026

⏱️ 31 minutes

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In this episode of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris, we go inside the creative world of Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Joachim Horsley. Known for his genre-blending approach and deep musical roots, Horsley shares insights into his artistic journey, influences, and the musical philosophy that shapes his work. We discuss the creative process behind his compositions, the importance of rhythm and culture in modern music, and how curiosity and collaboration continue to drive his evolution as an artist. From classical foundations to global grooves, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at the mind of a musician pushing boundaries while honoring tradition. A must-listen for pianists, composers, and anyone passionate about the power of music to connect and inspire! Check out his latest album "Afro Bach" on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LccHiwAs665eajJhRII1q?si=EqXQH2rhRqaXBnGtVRtbOQ Website www.JoachimHorsley.com Social Media www.Instagram.com/joachimhorsley Youtube www.Youtube.com/@joachimhorsley About Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris The Music Matters Podcast is hosted by Darrell Craig Harris, a globally published music journalist, professional musician, and Getty Images photographer. Music Matters is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, and more. Each week, Darrell interviews renowned artists, musicians, music journalists, and insiders from the music industry. Visit us at: www.MusicMattersPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/musicmattersdh For inquiries, contact: musicmatterspodcastshow@gmail.com Support our mission via PayPal: www.paypal.me/payDarrell voice over intro by Nigel J. Farmer

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0:00.0	Welcome to Music Matters podcast with Daryl Craig Harris, talking about all things music,
0:10.0	with celebrities, artists, music business insiders, and more.
0:22.8	Wachim Horsley, how are you doing today?
0:24.1	I'm doing great.
0:24.6	How are you?
0:25.8	I'm good.
0:27.2	So you are a busy guy.
0:28.4	I love your music.
0:30.4	I was just checking out last couple of days.
0:34.3	And actually, I should say, there's a lot of different versions of you because there's the Latin music version of you.
0:36.2	There's a soundtrack version of you.
0:38.3	You're Latin Grammy nominated for your last album, which was Afro Bach, came out February
0:45.3	to 2025. Really interesting, innovative sounds you got going on. And you would think, listening
0:51.3	to that album, you would sort of think that you were kind of from Cuba or from, I don't know.
0:56.9	But you kind of, where did you originally grow up?
1:00.1	I grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, and I was always hanging out with the Latin musicians and the Latin jazz guys.
1:06.0	And I was fascinated with Latin music my entire life.
1:08.7	But I didn't actually go to Cuba to study until
1:11.1	2015, which was a life-changing experience. How did you get to Cuba? What was the process like?
1:17.1	I always add that to the back of my mind, too. And I've known many Cuban musicians. They all
1:23.8	have a, you know, a big story with the family and stuff. How did you end up going to Cuba?
1:28.2	My friend Aldo Mazza, who's a percussionist from Montreal, with his company, Kosa Music,
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