Javier Iha Rodríguez (Cuba, 1991) is a composer, pianist, and pedagogue. He graduated in Composition from the University of the Arts (ISA) with a Gold Degree under the mentorship of Maestro Juan Piñera and holds a Master's in Management of the Historical-Documentary Heritage of Music from San Gerónimo College, Havana.

His creative catalog, with a strong focus on the piano—including concertante works—also extends to chamber music. This is evidenced by his recordings Retrato, Escenas Peregrinas—Cubadisco 2021 Award for Chamber Music—and Sounds of Christmas.

His musical language is characterized by an eclectic contemporary aesthetic, often inspired by the emotional resonance he finds in literature, visual arts, and everyday life. His output spans genres ranging from preludes and fugues, sonatas, and nocturnes, to mariachis and habaneras. Each work is grounded in the distinctive qualities of its form to create expressive and unique sonic worlds.

He has shared his music at renowned festivals in Cuba and has been recognized with the Conmutaciones Creation Grant (AHS), the Harold Gramatges Composition Prize (UNEAC), and the Musicalia Composition Prize (ISA).

We are, therefore, in the presence of a creator who, in the arduous journey of every true artist, portrays his emotional surroundings through his voice.

Juan Piñera

SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS (ÚLTIMO ALBUM)

Sounds of Christmas (2025) connects us with the cultural and spiritual diversity of different peoples around the world through music. The remarkable presence of music in human social life and the interpretation of Christmas as a direct bridge to memories, traditions, and the warm festive spirit inspired this album, which emerged like a Christmas star. Sounds of Christmas invites listeners to explore diverse sonic identities and savor their rich nuances, using Christmas as a beautiful pretext to connect with a world that sings and resonates.

Shchedryk ～ Carol of the Bells

ثلج ثلج ～ Snow Snow

Olentzero Buru Haundia ～ Olentzero big head

Carúl Loch Garman ～ Wexford Carol

お正月～ O-shougatsu

El burrito sabanero ～ The little donkey from the savannah

RETRATOS Y ESCENAS PEREGRINAS

Retrato y escenas peregrinas - Javier Iha

Retratos y Escenas Peregrinas" presents cycles of pieces with an inseparable dramaturgical interconnection. Retratos y Escenas Peregrinas is a recording meant to be listened to and contemplated; its greatest treasure lies in its invitation to elevate the spirit through a sensitive and precise cohesion between literature and music.