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b'Born into a family of talented musicians in Lima, Peru on May 18, 1986, Tony Succar\\u2019s very DNA must be imbued with cadence and rhythm. The Succar family moved to Miami, Florida when Tony was just two; at the ripe old age of 13, Tony\\u2019s own music career began. He says, \\u201cI was privileged to be brought up in a family of musicians: I couldn\\u2019t be more grateful.\\u201d Succar\\u2019s music education began on piano then segued to percussion. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Jazz Performance from Florida International University in 2008 and his Master\\u2019s degree in 2010.


Succar has worked with artists Arturo Sandoval, N\\xe9stor Torres, Ed Calle, Tito Nieves, La India, Obie Bermudez, Jennifer Pe\\xf1a, and Tito Puente Jr., among others. Growing up in Miami\\u2014a multi-cultural \\u201cMelting Pot\\u201d\\u2014molded him into a versatile musician, prompting him to make the most of his prodigious talent.


President of his own entertainment company, Mixtura Productions, Tony Succar is well-versed in a number of professional roles: bandleader, percussionist, musician, producer, composer, and arranger. He is currently endorsed by Gon Bops, a top percussion brand, and Sabian, one of the leading cymbal manufactures in the world. Whether in a timbales solo, an orchestration, or an explosive groove, Succar\\u2019s sound is gripping and distinctive and accommodates the energies and interests of musicians and dancers. Notably, at every performance, Tony focuses on the integrity of his music.


Succar\\u2019s compositions emphasize combinations of syncopation, harmonic curiosity, rhythmic uniformity, and tasteful melodies. With his unique arrangements and personal charisma, Succar breaks the mold to create enticing masterpieces for all. Tony\\u2019s debut album (CD/DVD) \\u201cLive at the Wertheim Performing Arts Center\\u201d is a prime example. The album received excellent reviews from mainstream media, including this one: \\u201cAn exciting fusion of South America, Cuba, Jazz and South Beach flavor from an up-and-coming artist who will almost certainly be heard from more in the future.\\u201d \\u2013 Jazz Chicago Reviews.


Assembling an exceptional production team and featured artists, Tony Succar has created The UNITY Project, a unique endeavor aimed at the minds, ears and hearts of a global audience. Pop legend Michael Jackson\\u2019s music and life philosophies heavily influenced Tony as a youngster and teenager, truly igniting his musical ideas and passion. The UNITY Project is the result: an innovative sound that interconnects elements of American Pop, Jazz, Tropical, and World Music with the enduring foundations of the King of Pop. The UNITY album will explode beyond mainstream media to appeal indefinitely to markets around the world.


Unity features more than 100 musicians, such Latin superstars as Tito Nieves, Jon Secada, and India, and the mixing magic of Jackson\\u2019s legendary engineer Bruce Swedien.


The mission of the UNITY Project is to honor the legacy of Michael Jackson, King of Pop, by remaining true to his artistic essence, excellence, and music. The UNITY Project seeks to unify all human beings\\u2019 hearts, talents, peoples and cultures to ensure that the imaginary barriers between people and countries shrink until\\u2014just as Michael Jackson envisioned\\u2014we all live harmoniously together.'