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"Our mission is to bring joy. In a world with widespread suffering, each of us can take our own action and become a part of the solution. For me, it starts with the feeling transmitted through a song and the connective experience of a live show. This connection inspires the audience to do something for people that need help, joining our effort to open the gates to a better place. A place we call Alegría." – Leonardo Roman Under the genre of Latin rock, Leonardo Roman’s sound is created with Afro-Latin and Indian percussion, rock guitars, and electronic sampling. Leonardo’s music communicates the vibrancy, struggle and resilience characteristic of both his native country, Colombia, and New York, the city where he has established his artistic identity. "[Leonardo Roman's] music is passionate, sexy, sultry and exciting. It is full of life. It’s contagious and bonds with the audience on a high level."- Alexis Katzowits (Vogue Magazine) After two years of writing and recording, Leonardo is ready to release his latest work, Open Gates of Alegría. With this EP, Leonardo presents what fuels his life as a musician, an initiative that channels the power of human connection through music into the empowerment of people in need. Leonardo’s goal is to provide lasting solutions to exemplary families in the poorest areas of Medellin, Colombia, whose will to overcome the trappings of poverty has prevailed despite the regional reign of crime, drugs and violence. More than just a concert, ea