Leoncarlo Canlas

Leoncarlo performs Colossus, a piece that embodies The Walkers / Moving Trauma. His violin becomes a vessel for collective memory, carrying the weight of pain and the persistence of forward motion. Through sound, he honors the resilience of those who keep moving, even when burdened by what they carry.

ADAPTING: THE WALKERS / MOVING TRAUMA


Hailing from Denton, Texas, Leoncarlo Canlas is a musical educator & performing artist who draws from his experiences as a versatile violinist, and in-demand session musician to connect with fellow artists and audiences alike. As a solo performer, he favors the technique of live-looping to capture living pieces of music that create vivid symphonic soundscapes. Listeners can hear musical gestures evolve into avant-garde tapestries of movement that feel transcendent and yet still resonant with the spirit of a moment. As a collaborator, he has had the honor of sharing the stage & studio with a diverse range of artists spanning different genres, including internationally renowned musical acts. To connect with Leoncarlo, reach out to him at www.leoncarlo.com & through socials at @leoncarlo.

BEYOND CREATIVE

In place of paint Canlas uses his violin to turn sounds into color, creating a masterpiece that you can't take your eyes (or ears in this case) off of. Sweeping emotive compositions evolve out of ambience as he takes the listener on a journey through mystery, joy, wonder, and trepidation.