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About
Kristofer Goldman
Kristofer Goldman, a native of the East Coast of 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. He also received master classes
with William Kanengiser, Manuel Barrueco and Ricardo Cobo. After
receiving his bachelors 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 the seasoned part time ex-pat. Dr. David Evans
that Kristofer heard about the Bay Islands of Honduras. He was invited
down to begin an experimental music conservatory on the island.
He arrived in Roatan in November of 1998, in the 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 Beach.
Kristofer also continued to perform live music. He started performing
in many restaurants and bars on the island from West End to French
Harbor. It was in West End that he met Ugo Magnani an outstanding
flute player. Kristofer and Ugo went on to form the acoustic ensemble
known as "Puro Sol". After a few years of playing together,
Kristofer left the band and formed another ensemble called "Cultura".
With the help of good friends Jose Lopez, Marcos Aranda and German
Thomas this ensemble "Cultura" continues to perform weekly
all over the island of Roatan. Kristofer also has formed a duo with
guitarist Jose Lopez, known as the Roatan Guitar Duo. They perform
every Monday night at Anthony’s key resort. Kristofer still
plays an occasional solo guitar performance at weddings and at other
social events.
The music performed by Kristofer and friends encompasses a wide
range of styles and would be best described as "world music"
and "fusion". There are elements of Latin American, Classic
Guitar, Garifuna and North American music integrated together in
their lively and entertaining shows.
Kristofer was married to his wife Naira in February of 2001. They
have 4 children Edwin Orlando, Sandra Karina and Annabelle Marie
and Bethany Grace.
Kristofer plans to continue composing, writing, arranging, producing,
performing and teaching music in the years to come. He says, "It
is great to get to do something you love from day to day and to
make a living doing it."

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