Oscar Dudamel, born on January 14, 1961, in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, is a
seasoned trombonist and salsa musician whose musical journey began at a young
age under the mentorship of maestro Pablo Canela and through his involvement in
El Sistema. Originally trained in cuatro, guitar, and percussion, Oscar Dudamel
expanded his craft at the Conservatorio Vicente Emilio Sojo and performed with
the Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil de Lara, blending classical expertise with a
growing love for salsa, inspired by Willie Colón’s "La Murga." Throughout his
career, Oscar Dudamel shared stages with ...