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Nicolas Carter, harpist

Nicolas Carter was raised in Paraguay where he learned to play the harp, the national folk instrument. He has been composing, recording and performing harp music for 20 years and has recorded nearly a dozen albums in the United States, Europe and South America, both as a solo artist and with a variety of Latin American and world music ensembles. Nicolas holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in theatre directing from the University of Minnesota and was a Fullbright scholar in France.

Nicolas Carter (click to view full size)

Nicolas finding inspiration in Paraguay (click to view full size)

Nube Ensemble description

Nube (Spanish for “cloud”) is an ensemble of master musicians that exquisitely blends Contemporary Latin American and World Music. Comprised of guitar, harp, percussion and Andean flutes, this group fuses the dynamic sounds of many regions to create lush musical landscapes, ever-rooted in the warmth of South American ambience.

The breadth of this world repertoire creates a most inviting array of textures, from rhythmic use of strings to haunting explorations of panflutes and percussion. In a thoughtful and at times almost mystical manner, Nube conjures the soul of South American music, gently guiding its aerial dance with world genres straight to the heart of the listener.

Nicolas Carter & Renato Lombardi (click to view full size)

Nube Ensemble (click to view full size)

More information about Nube

Nube, - “cloud” in Spanish-, is an eclectic ensemble that exquisitely blends Contemporary Latin American and World Music. Harpist Nicolas Carter from Paraguay and guitarist Renato Lombardi from Argentina fuse the dynamic rhythms of Latin America with musical elements from around the globe creating contrasting musical landscapes. Their soulful and relaxing music evokes the warmth of a South American ambience.

The greater ensemble includes world percussionist Michael Bissonnette and an Andean flute player (woodwinds and pan flutes). The breadth of their repertoire reveals an array of textures from the diverse string instruments they employ which are combined with the mystical flutes and panflutes along with a variety of percussion elements typical of the Americas.

This intimate ensemble has captivated the hearts of their listeners throughout the upper Midwest, often receiving standing ovations. These musicians engage audiences in a genuine and thoughtful manner, connecting with their public via on-stage personal exchanges. The far-reaching talents of Nube’s members include promoting Latin American culture through the arts and arts education. They have extensive experience in conducting workshops, demonstrating their musical skills and cultural knowledge to community and school groups throughout the region. These endeavors have allowed Nube to establish a good rapport with individuals from a wide range of ages.

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Contact Nicolas:

email: events@nicolascarter.com
 
ph: 612-870-3634