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Season 3 | Episode 3 – More Than Rice and Beans®

Salsa Music in the Netherlands Meet Composer Jan Reijnders

Episode description:

            Tania and Miguel are joined by composer/producer Jan Reijnders on this episode of More Than Rice and Beans. When you think of salsa music, do you picture a tropical beach? How about a dark New York dance club? What about windmills? For Jan Reijnders, the Netherlands provided the backdrop to learn about, fall in love with, and begin composing salsa music. In this fun episode, Miguel and Tania learn about Jan’s background, career, and journey into Latin music.

Highlights:

Tania and Miguel chat with composer and producer Jan Reijnders.

Episode highlights include:

• A look at Jan’s childhood in the Netherlands and how it shaped his relationship with music.
• The unusual path Jan took to discover his love of salsa music.
• A visit to the salsa culture of the Netherlands.
• The process of composing, producing, and publishing music as an independent artist.
• Jan’s favorite foods to eat after a performance, with his loved ones, and more.
• Advice for aspiring musicians on how to protect their art and their confidence.

About the guest:

Jan Reijnders grew up in the Netherlands and began playing the accordion when he was nine years old. After a decade of study, he pursued his interest in piano. A self-taught composer, Jan spent years practicing in the orchestral arena before moving into a serious solo career. His first album, Last Dawn Before Sunrise, explored Jan’s interest in cinematic music. His second release, La Flecha y mi Corazon, introduced his fans to his newfound love of salsa music. Today, Jan has hundreds of thousands of listens on Spotify and a global fan base that can’t wait to hear what he does next!

Links:

Support our show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ricebeanpodcast

Visit our webpage: https://coquithechef.com/podcast/

Listen to Jan’s music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zPkFMghUpCvdPylWkFf4v

Follow Jan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jan_reijnders/?hl=e

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