A multi-Grammy Award winner, Cory Henry is currently one of the most magnetic and influential figures on the contemporary music scene. An extraordinary keyboardist, composer, and performer, he has won over audiences and critics alike with an artistic vision capable of blending soul, gospel, funk, and R&B into a unique and overwhelming language.
In 2025, he received the Grammy for Best Roots Gospel Album for “Church,” an intimate and autobiographical project rooted in his family history and the musical heritage that shaped him. This work resonated deeply with international audiences and was accompanied by a documentary detailing its genesis and creative journey.
Originally from Brooklyn, Henry first established himself as a member of the renowned band Snarky Puppy before embarking on a brilliant solo career in 2018.
On stage, Cory Henry is at his best leading The Funk Apostles, an explosive lineup with which he delivers concerts full of energy, groove, and improvisation. Their performances are true musical experiences, capable of engaging and sweeping the audience away on an intense and captivating sonic journey.
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The concert, part of the program of the 28th edition of the Dromos Festival, is organized by the cultural association of the same name with the support of the Municipality of Oristano, the MiC – Ministry of Culture, the Autonomous Region of Sardinia (Department of Public Education, Cultural Heritage, Information, Entertainment and Sport and the Department of Tourism, Handicrafts and Commerce), and the Fondazione di Sardegna, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Oristano.
