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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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details of our 2006 performances are available.
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)
Argentina (Tango)
- Volver
- A media Luz
- Por una Cabeza
Colombia (Vallenato/Cumbia)
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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