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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