Overview
Carlos Simon is a composer, curator and activist. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, his compositions range from concert music for large and small ensembles to film scores with influences of jazz, gospel, and neo-romanticism. Simon is the Composer-in-Residence for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Acclaim
"If Simon has inherited anything from his lineage, it appears to be a desire to build bridges between worlds, and use music to illuminate them."
"[Carlos Simon] has some cinematically vivid and energizing music to his name.
"... this confident, bright and rhythmically infectious music spoke for itself."
"Typically, an artist chooses his content. Occasionally, the content chooses her or him. Sometimes, the process is so fluid, organic and intuitive, it’s only discernible that the work was destined to be done. Carlos Simon’s musical debut,“Requiem for the Enslaved,” released on June 17, seems to fall into this category."
"This composer and his music must be heard, not only because he speaks to important issues but because his music is deeply evocative.
