Joshua Russell has performed as a pianist, organist, and conductor throughout the United States, Europe, and Haiti.  Widely regarded as an expert on the piano music of Haiti, Dr. Russell recently performed an encore recital of Haitian piano music at the Haitian Embassy in Washington, D.C., after which Haitian Ambassador Raymond Joseph stated:

“As an interpreter of Haitian music, you could not find a better person.  He was an inspiration to everyone who heard him.  He is an inspiration to me.”

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Russell's Haitian Music CD Highlighted on AfriClassical.com

Joshua Russell' CD of Haitian Piano, "Valses to Voodoo:  Piano Music of Haitian Composer Ludovic Lamothe," was highlighted in a post celebrating Lamothe's birthday.  Click Here to View the Post.  The CD can be purchased by clicking here. Joshua Russell will present a recital of piano music by Haitian composer Ludovic Lamothe at the Hegeler-Carus Mansion in LaSalle, Illinois on Friday, May 18 at 5:45 p.m.