The group was founded by Chicago percussionist Ruben Alvarez and is currently led by vibraphonist Joe Sonnefeldt.
Vibraphonist/percussionist Joe Sonnefeldt spends most of his time playing, recording, and teaching music in Chicago and the Midwest. He has enjoyed a friendship of more than 30 years with Ruben Alvarez since Joe first sought out Ruben for Afro-Cuban percussion lessons. In 2018, Ruben asked Joe to join Raíces on vibes. In 2021 Joe took over the management of Raíces after Ruben’s retirement.
Musicians: Joe Sonnefeldt- vibes, Stuart Seale- piano, Eric Ferrer- bass, Bobby Delgado- timbales & bongos, Jorge Leal- congas. Special guest Joe Rendon- percussion; Produced by Joe Sonnefeldt & Ruben Alvarez; Recorded at Transient Sound, Chicago; Engineered, mixed & mastered by Vijay Tellis-Nayak.