Fidelpimentel

Auckland

Fidel Pimentel is a Mexican musician, composer, and multi-instrumentalist who has made Aotearoa New Zealand his creative home for several years. Originally from Veracruz, Mexico—a land of poetic traditions, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and deep-rooted folk music—Fidel brings with him the vibrant spirit of Latin America. His work is a celebration of tradition, emotion, and experimentation, blending old and new worlds through music. More than just a performer, Fidel is a bridge between cultures. With a style that moves effortlessly between huapango, son jarocho, salsa, bolero, cha-cha-chá, and Latin jazz, he explores not only genre, but also identity and belonging. His music speaks to migration, resilience, joy, and cultural memory—often without needing words. Now based in New Zealand, Fidel has become one of the few active representatives of Latin music in the country, passionately preserving and reimagining the sounds of his homeland. Through his guitar, voice, and percussion, he carr