Jaime León
A universal composer born in Colombia
“His numerous compositions, his career as a conductor, and his contribution to the pedagogical field make Jaime León one of the most important figures of 20th-century art music in the American continent.”
Patricia Caicedo, M.D., Ph.D.
Directora Barcelona Festival of Song
Jaime León has proudly donned the clothes of his native land’s unique heritage while living his statesmanlike citizenship fully in the broader world, actively engaging international musical languages, inventions, and ambiances.
Daniel Sheehy, Ph.D. - Director and Curator Smithsonian Folkways Recordings