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Latin Folk Fiesta

The Latin Folk Fiesta is a free performance of folk music from the Americas. This all-Latino project features local classical and professional musicians who hail from Colombia, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Mexico. Interwoven with the music, a narrative written by Dallas playwright Oscar Contreras provides a glimpse into the culture of each Spanish-speaking country.

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The performers are:

  • Carlos Rengifo from Colombia, Bass
  • Jorge Ginorio from Puerto Rico, Latin Percussion
  • Carmen Chapa from USA/Mexico, Clarinet
  • Vilma Miranda from Dominican Republic, Cello
  • Corina Alvarez from Venezuela, Violin
  • Marco Jerez from Venezuela, Flute
  • Actors from USA/Mexico: Oscar Contreras, Rhianna Mack

The music to be performed will be:

Mexico

  • Las Mañanitas
  • La Negra (Corrido)
  • Mexican Hat Song (Jarabe Tapatío)
  • Piñata Song

Venezuela (Joropo)

  • Alma Llanera

Argentina (Tango)

  • Volver
  • A media Luz
  • Por una Cabeza

Colombia (Vallenato/Cumbia)

  • Fruta Fresca
  • Agua Fria


Puerto Rico (Plenas)

  • Cortaron a Elena
  • Santa Maria

Republica Dominicana (Merengue)

  • Compadre Pedro Juan
  • Caña Brava

Cuba (Son/Mambo)

  • Son de la loma
  • Rico Mambo






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