Sofia Carrasco Iglesias

💚I’m very happy to announce the release of my first album, “Alma Escondida”. This project is very personal, as it’s the first time I’ve combined my music with my visual art, creating pieces that connect with my compositions. In this album, we explore the intersection of jazz and Peruvian music, specifically tunantada and Afro-Peruvian rhythms, blending my experience in these traditions in a way that feels true to my voice. The digital and physical album will be available on Bandcamp starting April 4. If this resonates with you, please help us share it. We’d love for it to reach more people. 💚 Sofia Carrasco – Tenor saxophone, compositions, arrangements, visual art Víctor Sotomayor @victorsotomayor.musica – Piano, composition, arrangements Raúl Reyes @cuba_bass – Acoustic bass Daniel Prim @danielprim – Drums Tom Tedesco @tedescostudios – Recording engineer Krystaly Kusakabe @kristaly.12 – Assistant audio engineer Luis Cuadros @luchitocuadros – Audio editing David Darlington @davedarlingtonbasshitrecording – Mixing & mastering Ricky Alarcón @ricky.alarcon.bnw – Photography Marita Chávez @marita.chp – Graphic design We’re excited to share Alma Escondida by Sofia Carrasco, the first musical production from Misti Music & Education @misti.music.education

Introducing IMUR’s 2026 Summer Artist in Practice – Sofia Carrasco @sofiacarrasco.i IMUR’s year-round Artist in Practice program is open to emerging artists seeking dedicated time and space to develop their work outside regular gallery hours. Following a review of each artist’s practice, goals, and studio needs, IMUR collaborates with selected participants by providing workspace, marketing assistance, and branding guidance throughout the course of the program, with the goal of supporting and promoting their artistic development as much as possible. We are pleased to welcome Sofia Carrasco as part of our 2026 Summer Artist in Practice cohort. Sofia is a graduate student at NJCU @njcuarts @njcualumni whose interdisciplinary practice moves between painting and music composition. Alongside her visual art practice, she is also a saxophonist, bringing together sound, emotion, and atmosphere across multiple forms of expression. Sofia also composed the music for Stella Chang @artbystellachang , further reflecting her interest in storytelling through sound and immersive emotional environments. This summer, IMUR is currently working closely with Sofia in preparation for her upcoming exhibition and the development of her musical works and performances. We look forward to supporting her evolving practice and sharing more of her work with the community in the coming months. Please follow Sofia on Instagram for more updates on her work and upcoming projects. Welcome to IMUR, Sofia. - Sofía Carrasco co-leads Misti Music & Education, an initiative dedicated to bridging jazz with Afro-Peruvian and Andean traditions through performance and education. Their latest release, Alma Escondida, combines original compositions and visual art to explore the soul as a hidden force. Across her projects, Carrasco integrates sound and image as parallel forms of storytelling, inviting audiences into immersive and reflective experiences. - Fractured Reflections Solo Exhibition by Stella Chang May 9 – 22, 2026 Opening Reception: May 9, 3–7 PM 67 Greene St, Jersey City @imur_initiatives

Fractured Reflections is an immersive, interactive installation built around a faceless figure submerged in overwhelming emotion—his identity splintered behind shards of broken glass, while flowers emerge and bloom from the fractures. At its core is the Grimoire: a book composed of three interchangeable glass portrait panels that invite viewers to rearrange them, continually recomposing the face and reshaping the narrative. - Stella Chang Original music is composed and performed by Sofia Carrasco. - Fractured Reflections Solo Exhibition by Stella Chang May 9 – 22, 2026 Opening Reception: May 9, 3–7 PM 67 Greene St, Jersey City @artbystellachang @sofiacarrasco.i @imur_initiatives @jerseycityartscouncil @in7videoresidency

Blending elements of jazz, experimental composition, and ambient sound, the piece weaves together melodic fragments and open sonic space, creating a quiet but dynamic presence within the exhibition. - Fractured Reflections Solo Exhibition by Stella Chang May 9 – 22, 2026 Opening Reception: May 9, 3–7 PM 67 Greene St, Jersey City @artbystellachang @sofiacarrasco.i @imur_initiatives @jerseycityartscouncil @in7videoresidency

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🎷🎨 Clip from our performance last October during our residency at Project 14C. This is “Plegaria,” composed by @victorsotomayor.musica and performed by the Misti Peruvian Jazz Project. The video features images of artworks by @sofiacarrasco.i , creating a visual dialogue with the music and expanding the narrative of the piece. 🥁 Juan Carlos Polo on drums 🎻 Arturo Valdez on bass 🎷 Sofía Carrasco on saxophone 🎹 Víctor Sotomayor on piano More original music, performances, and educational content coming soon. #PeruvianJazz #MistiPeruvianJazz #LiveJazz #OriginalMusic #JazzAndArt #VisualArtAndMusic #Project14C #ResidencyLife #ImprovisedMusic #SupportLivingArtists

🥁 Clip from our performance at Clement’s Place Jazz! Here’s @jcpolomusik on drums performing a solo on “Danza II,” a composition by @sofiacarrasco.i . 🎶 Danza II is part of our first album Alma Escondida, and you can listen to it on all streaming platforms. 🎥 This clip is from the full concert video by @yardbirdentertainment . 🙏 If you enjoyed the music, help us share it! Also, check out the educational content on our profile and explore our free resources on Patreon. #Jazz #Improvisation #LiveMusic #NewJerseyJazz #DanzaII #AlmaEscondida #JazzDrums #MusicEducation #Saxophone #SupportLiveMusic

🎷🎨 Clip from our performance last October during our residency at Project 14C. This is Máscara, composed by @victorsotomayor.musica and performed by the Misti Peruvian Jazz Project. The video features images of Máscara I and Máscara II, drawings by @sofiacarrasco.i , creating a visual dialogue with the music and expanding the narrative of the piece. 🥁 Juan Carlos Polo on drums 🎻 Arturo Valdez on bass 🎷 Sofía Carrasco on saxophone 🎹 Víctor Sotomayor on piano More original music, performances, and educational content coming soon. #PeruvianJazz #MistiPeruvianJazz #LiveJazz #OriginalMusic #JazzAndArt #VisualArtAndMusic #Project14C #ResidencyLife #ImprovisedMusic #SupportLivingArtists

✨ Throwback to our live performance last October thanks to @project14c 14c! We had an incredible time playing with an amazing band: Juan Carlos Polo on drums, Arturo Valdez on bass, Sofia Carrasco on sax, and premiering new music by Victor Sotomayor inspired by Sofia Carrasco’s paintings. 📸 Photos by the talented Ricky Alarcon! @ricky.alarcon.bnw 🎶 Don’t forget to check out our album Alma Escondida everywhere you listen to music, and explore our educational content on Patreon for free resources and music insights. #Jazz #LivePerformance #14cJazz #VictorSotomayor #SofiaCarrasco #JazzBand #NewMusic #JazzPhotography #RickyAlarcon #Saxophone #Bass #Drums #MusicEducation #PatreonResources #AlmaEscondida #SupportLiveMusic

We are playing this Thursday at @fiction.bk with @adrivergaramerino on vocals, @sofiacarrasco.i on saxophone, @victorsotomayor.musica on piano y gabo.balado on bass y @ericdupontdrums on drums. We hope to see you there! Free entry! Thanks to the photos to @inyc.us #mistimusiceducation #livejazz #brooklyn #livemusic #peruvianmusic

Estamos muy emocionados de contarles que estamos en pleno proceso de grabación de nueva música. Pronto tendremos novedades que compartiremos por aquí ✨ Mientras tanto, en los próximos meses estaremos publicando extractos de algunas presentaciones en vivo de Misti Peruvian Jazz Project. Además, pronto subiremos nuevo material educativo tanto aquí como en nuestra cuenta de Patreon. Recuerden que pueden apoyarnos en Patreon y acceder a todas las transcripciones que tenemos disponibles ¡algunas totalmente gratis!. Revisen el link en nuestra bio para más información. #MistiMusicEducation #MusicEducation #FreeMaterial #Patreon #Jazz #Peru #PeruvianMusic

Noche de tunantada Oil on canvas 58 x 136.5 in (147 × 346 cm) Photos by @megan_maloy