Larry & Joe

Larry & Joe unite Venezuelan and Appalachian folk traditions in a vibrant, high-energy performance that proves music truly has no borders. Featuring Joropo master Larry Bellorín and GRAMMY-nominated musician Joe Troop, this dynamic duo blends harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, and more into an irresistible global sound. With bilingual storytelling, humor, singalongs, and dancing, their shows are as joyful and engaging as they are musically stunning.
Larry Bellorín
Larry Bellorín is a master of Venezuelan llanera music, raised in Monagas, Venezuela. A multi-instrumentalist and singer, he built a career performing alongside some of Venezuela’s most celebrated artists and teaching hundreds of students. Forced into exile, Larry now lives in North Carolina, where he continues to share his rich musical heritage with new audiences.
Joe Troop
Joe Troop is a North Carolina–born, GRAMMY-nominated musician and founder of the acclaimed “latingrass” band Che Apalache. Influenced by a decade in Latin America, his work blends bluegrass with global traditions. Now based in Durham, he performs original music that reflects both his Southern roots and international experiences.