About Kristofer Goldman

Kristofer Goldman, a native of the East Coast of the U.S.A. began playing guitar at the age of 13. After high school he went on to study classic guitar at the renowned North Carolina School of the Arts. He studied with the legendary Aaron Shearer and Gerald Klickstein. He also received master classes with William Kanengiser, Manuel Barrueco, Frank Koonce, and Ricardo Cobo. After receiving his bachelors degree in guitar performance from N.C.S.A. he traveled down to Roatan to begin teaching music classes to the people of the island.

It was through Dr. David Evans that Kristofer heard about the Bay Islands of Honduras and he was invited down to begin an experimental music conservatory on the island. He arrived in Roatan in November of 1998, in the immediate aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Mitch.

Kristofer began teaching in French Cay and Coxen Hole and has taught over 200 students on the island since his arrival. He has since taught all over the island from Jonesville to West Bay and worked at the Atlantida conservatory of music in La Ceiba.

In addition to teaching Kristofer also continued to perform live music. He started performing in Roatan as a soloist in many restaurants and bars on the island. It was in West End that he met Ugo Magnani an outstanding Italian flute player. Kristofer and Ugo went on to form the acoustic ensemble known as "Puro Sol". After a few years of working together, Kristofer left the band and formed another ensemble called "Cultura". With the help of good friends Rolando Garcia and Cornelio Guity this ensemble "Cultura" continues to perform weekly all over the island. Kristofer also performs as a soloist at weddings and other social events.

The music performed by Kristofer and “Cultura” encompasses a wide range of styles and would be best described as "world music" and "fusion". There are elements of Latin American, Classical Guitar, Garifuna and North American music mixed together in their lively and entertaining shows.

Kristofer married his wife Naira in February of 2001. They have 5 children: Edwin Orlando, Sandra Karina, Annabelle Marie, Bethany Grace, and Kristofer Jacob.

Kristofer plans to continue composing, writing, arranging, producing, performing, collaborating and teaching music in the years to come. He says, "It is great to do something you love from day to day and to make a living doing it."

Kristofer is currently working on a new C.D. to be released in 2009. Anyone interested in receiving a copy can request one by contacting him. He hopes to have them on sale online very soon.

  
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