Luis Anselmi, a scholar and mentor of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, skillfully merges his Venezuelan roots with diverse world music influences. Proficient in the Venezuelan Cuatro, Piano, and lending his voice to both singing and songwriting, he performs with his band 'GRATITUD’. Together, they create a vibrant Latin-World sound that seamlessly blends each member's unique cultural background. With intricate rhythms and uplifting lyrics, their music is a captivating celebration that will inspire you to dance! 

Luis is a graduate from the Small World Music Incubator program and the Intercultural & Creative Music Fellowship (ICMF) offered by Humber and the Aga Khan Museum. Collaborating with esteemed artists like Eliana Cuevas, Junior Santos, Jonathan Nvita, Camila Lozada and Roshane Wright, Luis’ performances resonate across diverse genres and settings, gracing events like the Toronto Jazz Festival, T.U. Jazz, Sunfest, DiverseCity, Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference and Mississauga Latin Festival, while also leaving his mark at prominent Toronto venues like Drom Taberna, Lula Lounge, the Jazz Bistro, and the Rex Hotel.

GRATITUD brings together Camila Lozada (vocals), Manuel Alvarado (drums), Yoser Rodriguez (bass), Hiro Suzuki (guitar), Tyler Campbell (saxophone), Paul Callander (trumpet), and bandleader Luis Anselmi (vocals, piano, and Venezuelan Cuatro). Rooted in Venezuelan traditions and shaped by Toronto’s diverse cultural landscape, GRATITUD creates a vibrant Latin-World sound that celebrates connection, rhythm, and the rich cultural exchange that comes from bringing people and traditions together.