Born between coasts and cultures, shaped by blues, rhythm, and ocean air. This is the story behind the sound that lives where the water meets the night.
About Joe Hijuelos
A Cuban-born guitarist raised in the U.S., Joe Hijuelos creates a sound that feels like an ocean breeze — where blues meets the tropics.
His songs blend vintage guitars, Latin rhythm, and coastal soul into warm, cinematic stories of life by the sea. Each track is handcrafted in his studio — a mix of analog tone, ambient texture, and island spirit made to drift, groove, and glow.
Roots
Born in Cuba and raised in the U.S., his music reflects a life lived between cultures — carrying the warmth of the island and the feel of the coast.
Sound
Vintage guitars, Latin-infused rhythm, and ambient textures shape a style made for late nights, ocean air, and reflective moments.