Jaime Ospina
Jaime Ospina is a Colombian composer, multi-instrumentalist, and teacher living and working in Austin, TX. He began his musical career as a bass player in his native Bogotá and has performed on Festivals like AUSTIN CITY LIMITS & SXSW in Austin and ROCK AL PARQUE in Bogotá and extensively in the venue circuit in both cities. As an instrumentalist, Jaime has worked with artists and groups such as Adrian Quesada of BLACK PUMAS, Carrie Rodriguez, GRUPO FANTASMA, BROWNOUT, and more. He is currently the lead singer, frontman, song-writer, and flute player with SUPERFONICOS, the main gaitero for WACHE, founder of the local non-profit organization FEEDING SOULS, and teacher at The Recording Conservatory of Austin.
Jaime studied music formally in La Habana Cuba and has a degree in Music Education. His background in the traditional music from Colombian Caribbean Coast gives a unique edge to his compositions and recordings. His sound is full of groovy rhythms and profound melodies and draws elements from his time traveling and learning from the countryside music maestros in the small towns of Colombia.
