Rojo
Historias . Corazon . Escencia
May 2026
Rojo is not just an album. It is my story told through music.
Every piece on this record has accompanied me through moments of joy, sorrow, transformation, and discovery. These are works that have escorted me over the years—quietly, powerfully—through stages of growth, doubt, celebration, and even grief and resilience. Rojo is a deeply personal offering, a musical journal of the path that has shaped me not only as a guitarist but as a woman, a Cuban artist, and a believer in the power of sound to carry memory and meaning.
Press
"I am thrilled to hear Laura Mazon Franqui's interpretation of Canción. She captures the intimacy of this 'found' melody beautifully, breathing new life into the work with a performance that is both nostalgic and luminous."
— Carlos Rafael Rivera, Grammy-Winning Composer"Laura Mazon's articulation and versatility shine throughout all the tracks."
— KUCI, Classical ImpactsLaura plays with "majesty and sensitivity to color and nuance," transporting audiences into a world of fantasy and imagination.
— Adam Levin, Virtuoso Guitarist & Artistic Director, URI Guitar and Mandolin Festival Listen Now
Laura Mazon Franqui
Laura Mazon Franqui is one of the most compelling voices among Cuban and Latin American classical guitarists today. Her debut album, Rojo, released on the boutique classical label Prima Classic, surpassed 500,000 Spotify streams within two weeks of release and was celebrated with a Times Square billboard campaign through a partnership with Karat. The album features works by Leo Brouwer, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Francisco Tárrega, Joaquín Turina, Jorge Morel, Carlos Rafael Rivera, and Claudia Montero, and is dedicated to Laura's grandfather, grandmother, and aunt, the soprano Conchita Franqui. An Augustine Strings and Córdoba Guitars artist, Laura holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the USC Thornton School of Music, where she studied with Pepe Romero and Scott Tennant, and a Master's degree from the University of Miami Frost School of Music, where she studied with Rafael Padrón. She has performed at prestigious venues including the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center, and the Eccles Theater, with international tours across the United States, Spain, Portugal, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Cuba.
Q U I C K F A C T S
Based in: Coral Gables, FL
Label: Prima Classic
Latest Release: Rojo (2026)
Instruments: Classical &
Crossover Guitar
Genres: Classical, Latin
American, Crossover
Booking: Available upon request
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I dedicate Rojo especially to three extraordinary souls who shaped me:
To Papi, my grandfather—my greatest fan. A dreamer, a man of infinite sensitivity, kindness, and encouragement. He taught me that dreaming was not only permitted, but necessary, and that life should be looked at with innocence and love.
To Abu, my grandmother—the fiercest woman I have ever known. Her strength was fire. She taught me how to stand tall for myself, and to say yes even when fear tried to steal my voice. Her mantra— everything is possible if you believe it is and work for it—echoes through everything I do.
To Conchita, my aunt—the poet, the muse, the compass who led me into the world of music. It was she who discovered the music in me, who opened the door and said, “This is your path. ” Her artistry gave me mine.
Rojo is for them, but also for anyone who has dared to dream, and for everyone who has helped someone else do the same.