Omar Coleman & Igor Prado
Biography Omar Coleman & Igor Prado
Omar Coleman
Living Blues Most Outstanding Musician (harmonica) award winner Omar Coleman was born and raised on the West Side of Chicago, where he was immersed at a young age in the soulful sounds of people like Tyrone Davis and Bobby Rush, who would hang out and perform at his aunt's neighborhood lounge at Madison and Laramie. A powerhouse vocalist and harmonica player with a commanding stage presence, Coleman is one of today's leading voices in modern Chicago blues. With a style deeply rooted in West Side soul, Coleman has toured internationally, bringing gritty blues authenticity with funk-driven grooves and high-energy showmanship to audiences the world over for more than 15 years. Since making his first recording in 2005 as the youngest of six harpists chosen to record on Chicago Blues harmonica project, Diamonds in the Rough (Severn Records), Coleman has released XX albums to date. His work has earned him a reputation as a modern torchbearer of Chicago's strong musical legacy.
Igor Prado
Blues Music Award nominee Igor Prado is widely-regarded as one of the most exciting contemporary blues guitarists on the international scene today. The self-taught, left-handed Prado, who plays a right-handed guitar upside down, delivers scorching solos and vintage tones with an ability to move seamlessly between blues, soul, and funk. His 2015 album with Igor Prado Band, Way Down South, with the Delta Groove All Stars held the number one slot on the Living Blues Radio chart for two months and earned a BMA nomination for Best New Artist Debut. A riveting live performer, Prado has performed at many of the top international blues festivals, and recorded and performed with some of the biggest names in roots music, releasing a total of XX albums to date. His performances exhibit raw emotion, deep groove, and masterful technique that captivates audiences worldwide.
