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Peruvian-born saxophonist Lucia Sarmiento brings distinctive sound to Twin Cities Jazz Fest
By Ella Stern at Sahan Journal
· June 18, 2026
· 5 min read
At the Twin Cities Jazz Fest on Saturday, audiences will hear music from an array of genres and continents as saxophonist Lucia Sarmiento channels her experiences with music and life into her performance. This act of combining is inherent in Sarmiento’s genre, jazz fusion, but the Peruvian-born m...
Key takeaway She moved to Minnesota in 2013 to attend St.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
Lucia Sarmiento's performance at the Twin Cities Jazz Fest is a testament to the city's thriving music scene and its ability to foster diverse artistic talent. Minneapolis ' strong funk and R&B presence has had a lasting impact on Sarmiento's music, making her a versatile player capable of navigating different styles. The fact that she considers Minneapolis to have raised her musically speaks to the city's influence on her artistic development. As a result, her unique sound, which blends Peruvian and Afro-Peruvian rhythms with jazz fusion, is a reflection of the city's cultural melting pot. The Twin Cities Jazz Fest, which showcases a wide range of genres and continents, is the perfect platform for Sarmiento to share her distinctive sound with the community that helped shape her as a musician. Her performance will undoubtedly be a celebration of the city's rich musical heritage.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: Sahan Journal ·
Reading time: 5 min
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