http://www.michaelripoll.com

Growing up in New York and Miami with his influential Cuban heritage, Michael is positively one of the most gifted and versatile young guitarists on the horizon. His technique and style encompass everything from, melodic Jazz phrasing, fiery Flamenco and passionate Latin chops, greasy Funk grooves, gut-bucket bluesy Soul, untamed Rock fury, and everything else in between, while possessing the innate ability to speak, sing, cry, and essentially communicate any and every emotion to the listener

These are just a few of the artists that Michael has performed and/or recorded with: India Arie, Michelle Williams (Destiny's Child), Pat Boone, KC & JoJo, The Temptations, Mary J. Blige, Take 6, Yolanda Adams, Nick LeShay, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Michael W. Smith, Jonathan Butler, Jacki Velasquez, Peter White, Robert Randolph, DC Talk, Norman Brown, Boney James, Wayman Tisdale, Amy Grant, Marc Antoine, and Kirk Whalum.

Currently residing in Los Angeles Michael is staying busy in the music and film recording industry, as well as doing a host of live performances. In fact, you can catch Michael at least once a month performing with his band – “NuSoul”, at the famous and favorite Jazz venue – “Spaghettini”. [www.spaghettini.com]

Michael’s new CD, (produced by – Kirk Whalum), “Discovery Anew”, is a true reflection of who he is musically. His energetic and passionate approach to the art of making music with the guitar, is not only awe inspiring, but is a spiritual experience that will leave the listener with an insatiable appetite for more. Michael is truly the NuSoul that the music scene has been awaiting...