Pianist, composer, arranger. Paul De Castro was born in Lima Peru. Started piano lessons at age 5 and continued studying throughout his life at diverse institutions including the Conservatorio Nacional de Musica (Peru), Pasadena City College, California State University, and University of Texas at Austin from where holds a doctoral degree in music from that institution.

Among his musical experiences are performances with Gary Foster, Bobby Shew, Airto Moreira, and Bobby Carcases. He was the founder and musical director of the Latin jazz group Rhubumba. Currently he is leader and musical director of Orquesta Dengue. He has performed and taught in many different countries including China, Cuba, Hungary, Romania, Taiwan, Australia, and Canada. Besides playing the piano, Paul De Castro also plays the Corneta China (Suona) in both Afro Cuban and Chinese settings. He directs the Afro Latin Music masters degree program at California State University, Los Angeles and was the Afro Cuban expert on the IAJE Resource Team from 2004 to 2006.