Edwin
Sanz

Edwin Sanz is a multi-talented percussionist. At ease in different musical styles, he plays a wide variety of instruments (congas, timbales, bongos, drums, cajón, djembe, etc.)

The Swiss music scene is familiar with Edwin Sanz’s many years of success as the conga player for the European group Mercadonegro, with whom he continues to tour the Latin music venues across the continent. In 2012, he toured the world with Rodrigo & Gabriela as part of their Cuban project Area 52. In 2014, his band ‘Edwin Sanz-San Agustín’ was named ‘Best Latin Band’ at the Glastonbury Festival and, the following year, he wowed the crowds at the Canary Wharf Jazz Festival – both shows were part of a tour promoting his debut album San Agustín.

Edwin Sanz has performed and collaborated with numerous world-renowned artists, including Adalberto Santiago, Africando, the Gypsy Kings, José Alberto Canario, Isaac Delgado, Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz, Malia and Steve Winwood. 

His close relationship with his friend, mentor and long-time collaborator, the composer, producer and world music pianist Alex Wilson, has played a key role in Edwin Sanz’s musical journey.

Now a teacher at numerous music schools in Geneva, Edwin Sanz leads a number of original projects blending his Venezuelan roots with European influences, where cultures and experiences come together and flourish.