Joe Powers

Joe Powers is an internationally acclaimed harmonica player, composer, and recording artist.[1] He performs many music genres, such as classical, blues, jazz-fusion, and world traditions,[1] and specializes in playing Argentine Tango music.[2] Powers started playing the harmonica at two years of age, and majored in music composition at the University of Oregon.[3] He has traveled to many countries to perform his music,[1] and has been characterized as a "virtuoso".[2] In 2005 he won a prize for his work at the quadrennial World Harmonica Championship in Germany, and at a Belgian competition in 2008 he won the classical division.[4] Powers is from Portland, Oregon[4] but now resides in the United Kingdom.

Discography

The following are albums from Joe Powers.[5]

  • Amor de Tango (2007)
  • Mélancolie (2009)
  • Just Duet! (2012)
  • Apasionado (2015)
  • Con Ojos Nuevos (2022)

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Cullivan, Rob (September 26, 2012 ). “Powers' harp often tango-ed up in blue. The Portland Tribune.
  2. ^ a b Video: Joe Powers on Harmonica & Tango. January 24, 2012. Oregon Public Broadcasting.
  3. ^ Steffen, Suzi (June 21, 2012). "The Passion and The (Joe) Powers." Eugene Weekly.
  4. ^ a b McQuillen, James (February 11, 2011). “Joe Powers, harmonica wiz.. The Oregonian.
  5. ^ Joe Powers – Extraordinary Harmonica. www.joepowers.com.
External videos
video icon "Harmonica Virtuoso Joe Powers." Oregon Public Broadcasting.