Gabriele Poso creates a sound that is deeply rooted in the earth but constantly reaching for the sky. It is a masterclass in organic rhythm, where every conga hit and shaker feels alive and breathing. The music carries a distinct Mediterranean warmth, filtered through the lens of Afro-Cuban tradition and modern jazz sensibilities. It is sophisticated without being cold, and rhythmic without being aggressive.
What truly sets Poso apart is his ability to make percussion the melodic lead. Instead of just providing a beat, his drums sing, tell stories, and create vast emotional landscapes. He layers these rhythms with shimmering analog synths and soulful vocal chants that evoke a sense of ancient ritual updated for a modern, urban setting. It is music that feels both timeless and impeccably produced.
Start with the album 'Awakening' to experience his most cohesive vision. It serves as a perfect bridge between his deep percussive roots and his more expansive, spiritual jazz explorations. It is the ideal soundtrack for moments that require both focus and a sense of profound relaxation.
Gabriele Poso (born 22 October 1978) is an independent artist, percussionist, multi-instrumentalist and composer from Lecce, Salento in Italy. In 1998 he began study of percussion at the “Timba” school of music in Rome under Roberto Evangelista. In 2001, he moved to San Juan, Puerto Rico to continue his musical studies at the Universitad Interamericana De Puerto Rico and a master class at l'Havana Cuba at the Escuela National De Arte. In Puerto Rico he began collaborating with American producer Osunlade and in 2008 released his first solo album From The Genuine World for Yoruba Records. He performed around the world at the Mod Club Theatre, Toronto for The Canada Day Celebration, the MTV World Festival in Istanbul, the One Day Off Festival in Belgium and clubs such as Jazz Cafe, Neighbourhood and Cargo, in London, Club Djoon in Paris and Una Mas in Montreal. In 2012 he released solo project Roots of Soul with a single "Sunshine", for German label INFRACom! records. Playing with him were Osunlade and Nailah Porter.
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