Raul Midón

The new album: Bad Ass and Blind

The title of Raul Midón’s brand new album, “Bad Ass And Blind”, sums it up pretty nicely.  True, Raul is blind and has been since birth, but when it comes to music he’s as badass as they come.  The New York Times described him as “a one man band who turns a guitar into an orchestra and his voice into a chorus.”  Since 1999, Raul has released eight solo albums that touch a variety of musical landscapes and features his blazing, percussive-style finger work on the guitar, as well as his soulful, silky vocals.  His talents have also been featured on tours, sessions and album projects for artists such as Shakira, India Arie, Al Jarreau, Marcus Miller, Alejandro Sanz, Julio Iglesias, Stevie Wonder, Jason Mraz, and Herbie Hancock.  His ninth studio album, “Bad Ass And Blind”, is set to be released on March 24 and will find Raul expanding into his jazz roots and featuring compositions that explore linear modal harmony, similar to the musical avenues taken by jazz legends Miles Davis and Wayne Shorter.  To expand on his incredible journey in music and to chat further about his brand new album, Inside MusiCast is pleased to welcome Raul Midón.