Farmstead Arts proudly presents Daniel Reyes Llinás, a Colombian composer, guitarist and producer based in Portland, Oregon. Inspired by rhythmic and melodic angularity, Daniel creates atonal architectures and colorful lyricism. His music plays between deconstruction and improvisation. He brings forward ancestral form from silence.

A performance you don't want to miss!

Daniel began his formal guitar training with Carlos Castilla and studied at the Universidad de los Andes under Jaime Arias Obregón and Carlos Rocca Lynn. He has participated in masterclasses with renowned artists like Leo Brouwer and Butch Morris, and attended the Bang on a Can Summer Institute in 2010. Currently, he studies music composition with Ion Marmarinos and Julien Malaussena.

Performing globally, Daniel co-led the "Parias Ensemble" in NYC and served as a resident composer at Teatro Escarlata in Medellín. His music has been featured in films and dance, and he has toured with The League of Crafty Guitarists. Based in Portland, Oregon, Daniel is the guitarist for the experimental ensemble Ex.tra.di.tion.

The program for the concert includes pieces from his latest album "Códices," which features études on Spanish guitar and improvisations on the 12-string guitar. The repertoire also includes works by 20th-century Latin American composers such as Leo Brouwer and Abel Carlevaro.

Showtime is 2:00 p.m. followed by a reception. Meet the musician and enjoy light refreshments. Free registration. Suggested donation $20 at the door.