The Zambrana Music Foundation was established to truly recognize and acknowledge the contributions that Afro-Cuban classical composer and pianist José Manuel “Lico” Jiménez Berroa
(1851-1917) made to classical music and to support the dreams of emerging Afro-Cuban and Afro-Caribbean musicians.
Our Mission is to:
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Spread awareness of Lico’s music and musical contributions
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Support emerging Afro-Cuban and Afro-Caribbean musicians
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Oppose all forms of racism, intolerance, and biases
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A message from Founder and CEO Isis Zambrana
“My great-grandfather was driven out of Cuba in order to live out his dreams and escape political unrest and racism. My sons are both talented musicians and have followed in Lico’s footsteps, which is why we want to share Lico’s story and ensure that emerging Afro-Cuban and Afro-Caribbean artists do not have to face similar hardships.”
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José Manuel “Lico” Jiménez Berroa
José Manuel “Lico” Jimenez Berroa (1851-1917) was a 19th Century Afro-Cuban virtuoso pianist and composer who is known as the first Cuban composer to work with the lied genre. Born in a time of civil unrest and unrelenting racism, Lico was driven to leave Cuba to follow his dreams.
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