The Raul Midón Experience

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón has built a genre-defying career that blends soul, jazz, Latin rhythms, R&B, and folk into a sound entirely his own. Blind since early childhood, Midón has often been described as a “one-man band”—turning his guitar into an orchestra and his voice into a chorus (The New York Times). Midón first captivated audiences worldwide with his 2005 breakthrough album State of Mind, produced by the legendary Arif Mardin which remains a touchstone of modern soul and jazz. Over the years, he has collaborated with a remarkable range of artists from Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Quincy Jones, Marcus Miller, Snoop Dogg and Roberta Flack. After years as the first call background vocalist for pop stars including Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, Julio Iglesias and Jose Feliciano, he began his solo career as both a jazz vocal improviser and performer, working around the world with such notable legends as Paquito D’Rivera, Dave Valentin, Dave Samuels, and Claudio Roditi. Midón has a longstanding creative partnership with acclaimed conductor/arranger Vince Mendoza, including If You Really Want with the Metropole Orkest, a tribute to Joni Mitchell with the National Symphony Orchestra at The Kennedy Center, and an upcoming recording with the WDR Big Band, scheduled for release in 2026/2027. The New York Times noted suggests his music as “a three-way fusion of Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin, and José Feliciano.” VIDEO Raul on NPR Music Tiny Desk: https://youtu.be/x9qEmmPSHs8?si=iR6gOzPp0KZJGOF9 If you require ADA access, please let us know 24 hours in advance by emailing: [email protected] --- FAQ on tickets, seating, students, photography/video, parking, ADA and more can be found at TheLocalSaugerties.com