Press
Press coverage, interviews, and reviews.
Featured Press
LA JORNADA · 2014
“An outstanding recording debut by one of the finest percussionists in our jazz scene.”
Antonio Malacara · La Jornada
Review of Guillermo Barrón’s debut album, ¿Cuál es la prisa?
Original article in Spanish · Quote translated into English
FORMATO SIETE · 2020
Guillermo Barrón — A Four-Part Interview
An extensive four-part conversation with journalist Luis Barria tracing Barrón’s musical journey—from his early years in Mexico and studies in Puerto Rico to his work as an educator, recording artist, and professional musician in New York.
Original interview in Spanish
GLOBALMEDIA · 2018
Destaca percusionista potosino en Nueva York
A profile highlighting Barrón’s professional work in New York, international touring, recording projects, and collaborations.
Original article in Spanish
Media Mentions
ALL ABOUT JAZZ · 2010
Brenda Hopkins Miranda — Live in Guánica, Puerto Rico
“Guillermo ‘Memo’ Barrón excels on the djembe and cajón.”
James Nadal · All About Jazz
NPR · ALT.LATINO · 2018
La Mecánica Popular — Radical Afro-Latin Futurism
Coverage of La Mecánica Popular, the New York-based experimental tropical music project featuring Barrón on percussion.
SOLAR LATIN CLUB · 2021
Tonatiuh Vázquez — The Jazz Orchestra
A feature on Vázquez’s orchestral jazz project, with Barrón on cajón alongside guest musicians including Miguel Zenón and Eddie Gómez.
GALILEO MUSIC · 2022
Jorge Pardo — Trance Sketches
Album coverage and credits documenting Barrón’s cajón performance on “Otro Sueño,” alongside an international lineup of musicians.