Grammy-winning percussionist and vocalist Omar Ledezma Jr., born in Caracas, Venezuela, is a distinguished graduate of Berklee College of Music. After relocating to the U.S., Omar became an integral part of the vibrant Latin music scenes in New York and Boston. Now based in the Bay Area for over 18 years, he teaches percussion at the SF Community Music Center, the Jazzschool in Berkeley, has contributed to the AIM program for the San Francisco Symphony, and is a current musician for the DISC residency program at the San Francisco Ballet. As a freelance musician, Ledezma has built a prolific career spanning more than 70 recordings, hundreds of live performances each year, and ongoing collaborations with leading Bay Area institutions and bands. With three decades of experience, two Grammy nominations, and a powerful commitment to community and cultural preservation, Ledezma continues to inspire through teaching, performance, and now, production.