 El Taller Latino Americano The Latin American Workshop |
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS
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Jammin Anyone?Every Sunday, Sept. 4 - Oct. 8Concerts start at 8:00 pm. DONATIONS APPRECIATED |
Jammin anyone? Written Jams by Carlos Cervantes Legendary New York jazz percussionist Carlos Cervantes is announcing a concert series without knowing exactly whom he'll be playing with. "Jammin' Anyone" is an event for musicians, and music fans, who will learn their parts and then put on a show for the audience. Guest artists will vary, but they will consistently be the best musicians that New York has to offer. Why are we so sure? Consider the following true story: Jack Jeffers and Enrique Fernandez were preparing the details of their own concert with their big band "New York Classics" when they heard what Carlos was going to play. They immediately jumped on the opportunity, forgetting for a moment their own show! "When is Carlos playing? Let me know! I used to go to his midnight concerts in the 80's! I'm coming when he plays!" The same has been said by many other musicians. Carlos is truly a musician's musician, called by one music critic "The most famous unknown musician in New York." His list of collaborators is surprising not only for the quantity, but also for the quality of names, including Luis Miguel, Lupita D'alessio and Jaco Pastorius. Carlos Cervantes notes his that he has been influenced by Julian Carrillo, and he has incorporated some of the Mexican composers' styles into his own. Carlos Cervantes prefers to avoid definitions, but when pressed categorizes his own music as a form of spiritual jazz. Please join us at El Taller to enjoy the pleasure of seeing music not just performed, but truly being formed by some of the highest quality musicians in the city!
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Fernando Otero &
Every Thursday, Sept - Dec |
Performing with X Tango Special Guest: Nicholas Danielson - Violin Fernando Otero was born in Buenos Aires, into a family of musicians. He received his first singing and piano lessons from his mother, Elsa Marval, a renowned opera singer and pianist. Since early childhood he has studied piano, harmony and composition which prepared him for his later master classes in orchestration and conducting with Domingo Marafiotti (resident conductor of the Symphonic Orchestra of the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires). The inspiring environment of his upbringing allowed Otero to absorb diverse musical styles such as the traditional tango, local folklore, classical music, and Jazz. Still in his student years, Otero started writing music for piano, choir, strings and brass quintets. However, his special interest in Argentine folklore led him to explore intensely the instruments which are characteristic for such music, like the bandoneon, guitar, charango, acordeon, and percussion. It was not long after that he started to incorporate the use of the bandoneon in most of his compositions. By combining elements of the popular music of his nation with improvisational jazz solos and classic piano cadenzas woven together by traditional as well as contemporary composition techniques, Fernando arrived at his own unique style. It is a style that generates moods and taps into the increasing appetite of sophisticated audiences for a new authentic sound. It therefore comes as no surprise that his performance schedule has taken him to more than thirty countries and allowed him to excite audiences in some of the most prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Town Hall and the Glenn Gould Studio. For more information about Fernando Otero, visit http://www.fernandootero.com |
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MiladyFriday September 9Concert starts at 9:00 pm. Tickets: $20 |
 Concert in benefit of the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society at El Taller. The theme of this concert is "Love in all its seasons", as explored through the poems of Pablo Neruda, Jose Agustin Goytisolo, Carl Sandburg, Alfonsina Storni, Bernardo
Palombo and Gabriela Mistral among others. This will be a very intimate concert, bring all your loved ones to share an evening together in benefit of this important cause.Admission is $20.00. However, if inspired, you are welcome to donate more generously. All proceeds go to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Milady writes: "Deep thanks for the support and words of encouragement I have received from each and everyone of you along this journey. You make my participation (an idea that not until long ago seemed so remote) an incredible reality. On October 23rd I will be in San Francisco participating in my first marathon and I will be inspired by each one of you." |
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Cantos Latinos Kickoff EventMonday September 12Event starts at 6:00 pm. Location: Museo del Barrio Tickets: $10 |
El Taller is proud to partner with Thirteen/WNET for its Cantos Latinos celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. In addition to participating in the
Cantos Latinos launch event on September 12th, El Taller plans to collaborate with WNET on future programming and events. In September, Thirteen/WNET New York celebrates Cantos Latinos - our annual
on-air celebration of the contribution of Latinos to our shared cultural identity. For 16 years, Cantos Latinos has given viewers a unique look at the cultural make up or our society through
stimulating and provocative programs. More info |
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Ruben "Flaco" GonzalezFriday September 23Event starts at 9:00 pm. Tickets: $10 |
 Singer, songwriter and guitarist Rubén
"Flaco" González presents his latest batch of freshly baked songs just out of the oven at El Taller Latinoamericano. Flaco's lyrics touch upon social issues and current events as well as
personal and relationship topics. In his music, Rock en Español, bossa nova, and the Latin American popular song share space with his own rhythmic style with novel harmonies. Rubén's
performance will be an excellent opportunity to taste original music with Spanish words in an intimate and rhythmic environment. |
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Alfonso MayaSaturday September 24Event starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets: $10 |
 Alfonso Maya is one of the most
outstanding young singer-songwriters in Mexico today. His music reflects both folkloric and contemporary influences, and incorporates rhythms of the world. He is singer, composer and producer on two
albums: "Giros y Giros" and "Tarot".Alfonso writes songs to free himself and he walks through life telling stories about his life experiences. Born and raised in Cuernavaca, Mexico, Alfonso began writing songs at the age of 14 and studied music with private teachers and in schools like the Morelense Arts Center, where he studied classical guitar. Alfonso has shared the stage with great artists such as Hector Infanzon, David Haro, Mexicanto, Fernando Delgadillo, Gerardo Penna and Gerardo Alfonso, among others. This is his first time playing in New York, after recent concerts in Puerto Rico and Chicago. He has also played in California, and in European countries such as France and Spain. Check out his website at http://trovadictos.com/alfonsomaya |
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Peña del TallerFriday September 30Concert starts at 8:30 pm. Tickets: $10 |
Bernardo Palombo, Mochi Parra, Fernando Otero, Carlos Cervantes, Malena, Ricardo Cuevas, Anna, Jorge Jarufe and Ruben Isola will appear in this
"PEÑA EN EL TALLER", a concert of rhythms typical of North, Central and South America. The concert will include traditional songs and original compositions. Do not miss this opportunity to listen to good music in an authentic Latin American setting! |
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Benefit for The Tipitina's FoundationFriday October 7Concert from 9:30 pm to midnight. Suggested donation: $20 Refreshments will be served. |
Help us save the music of New Orleans!
Special Tribute: Music of Dr. John, Neville Brothers, Wild Tchoupitoulas, and more. 100% of proceeds will go to The Tipitina's Foundation Mambo NYC is proud to represent a new generation of salsa players, dedicated to exploring the continued evolution of salsa music in New York City. A culturally diverse group with members from San Juan, Madrid, the Bronx and Brooklyn, Mambo NYC has captivated audiences with their unique blend of Salsa Dura, Cuban traditional, and original arrangements. Mambo NYC is at the vanguard of the surging cross cultural salsa-swing movement with one foot planted in the Fania tradition and the other in R&B. We WILL get you on your feet, so come prepared to dance! Check out the Mambo NYC website and listen to the music! www.mambo-nyc.com Casa Mantequilla is a New York City based, all-originals band which grew out of Mantequilla house on 109th street back in the early 90's. The writing team of Brendan "Chucho" Malone on guitar and Hawthorne "Hawk" Smith on saxes spans world styles from Mississippi Blues to North African Flamenco and back again. Percussionist Mark "Butta" Righter and bassist Jefferson "Baby" Stonier round out this talented crew of musicians who have performed around the world only to land back on Amsterdam Avenue. The music they make ranges from the sensuous to the sublime, with a delicious and infectious groove at all times. This band will get your hips moving, your fingers popping, wake your mind up and put a smile on your face! Check out their music: www.mambo-nyc.com/casa.htm |
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AfroMantraFriday October 14Concert starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets: $10 |
 Formed at SIR studios in New York City in
November 23rd, 1997 by Chilean-Cuban drummer and composer Alejandro "Alex" García, AfroMantra has been renowned for combining rich harmonies with the powerful rhythms and flavors of
North and Latin America. With a contemporary outlook, AfroMantra incorporates a wide variety of jazz elements into the work, creating a palate that highlights the group's stirring inspirations and
spiritual creativity. The group skillfully balances original compositions, drawing from the Cuban, American and South American traditions and influences.AfroMantra has been playing extensively throughout New York City and the Northeast for the past five years, performing in several Jazz Festivals in the area and hitting such venues as El Taller Latinoamericano,The Izzy Bar, 17 Main, Studio 54, Arka Lounge, Nell's, Nuyoricans Poets Café, the Jazz Gallery, Willie's Steak House, among many others. They were also featured artists on Jazz at Noon, a popular New York City jazz television show, and performed at the Chenango Valley Music Festival with Grammy nominee and Master Cuban trombonist Juan Pablo Torres. The band also appears in critically-acclaimed book Caliente "Una historia del Jazz Latino" by critic and writer Luc Delannoy. AfroMantra receives extensively air-play throughout the United States & Canada. This project serves as a testament to this young, yet progressive and innovative enclave of instrumentalist. AfroMantra enriches the human spirit with music that is dynamic and powerful, crafting beautiful solos and establishing a conversation whose versatility seems to have no limits. As acclaimed by respected jazz writer and critic, Peter Wartrous, AfroMantra really is one of the most important Latin-jazz bands to emerge in the NYC scene. |
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Ricardo CuevasSaturday October 15Concert starts at 8:30 pm. Tickets: $10 |
 Born and raised through high school in
Chile, Ricardo Cuevas came to the U.S. on March of 1988. Music was probably the earliest artistic incentive he was exposed to. Both his parents sang in the choir of the University of Chile,
where his mother also taught Voice Technique to choir members. His father was a folkloric researcher and performer. Ricardo's artistic birth was a need for self-expression in the new world he came to
inhabit, and of which he new nothing, least of all the language. A self-taught guitar player and composer, Ricardo draws his inspiration from the conflicts and balance of daily live. |
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Grupo MiguelitoFriday October 21Concert starts at 9:00 pm. Tickets: $10 |
 Consisting of core members Richard Padron
(guitar), Ze Luis Oliveira (horns and percussion) and Mychael "Miguelito" LaMorte (vocals/acoustic bass), Grupo Miguelito hits a mark somewhere between the bolero/flamenco stylings of mid
1970's Jose Feliciano and the modern energy of Manu Chau. The songs, some in Spanish and some in English, are rooted in a folkloric background with topics of devotion and struggle at the forefront,
while others like "Sr. Marti" (a homage to famed Cuban poet Jose Marti), are festive as well as thought provoking.And we can't forget the romance. Always a topic of classic songs, and ever-present in the themes of Grupo Miguelito's live shows and recordings. Stirring up a blend of instrumentation, with many talented friends at their disposal, Grupo Miguelito have been able to perform in intimate settings as well as in larger more lively venues by having a timeless repertoire of songs that translate with almost any combination of instruments as a backdrop for edgy tenor Miguelito. With a fusion of Bossa Nova, R&B, Salsa and Rock, Grupo Miguelito emote a sound that is uniquely their own. Currently working on a self-titled EP (which includes collaborations with talented songwriters Victor Hernandez and Jaime Holguin) Grupo Miguelito continue to perform with some of New York City's finest musicians that include Mauro Refosco, Mike Williams, Bernardo Palombo, Mike McGinnis, Michelle Manzo, Claudia Chopek, Tom Aldrich, Jason Fratichelli, Marni Rice, and Joe McGinty. |
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Hector "Numa" MoraesFriday October 28Concert starts at 8:30 pm. Tickets: $10 |
The renowned Uruguayan singer and guitarist, Héctor "Numa" Moraes will delight us again with his talent on Friday October 28, 2005 at EL
TALLER starting at 8:30 PM. He will lead us through some of his extraordinarily varied repertoire, a voice of solidarity in songs with lyrics that challenge and denounce. Deeply rooted in the
folkloric music of the Uruguayan Northern lands, the lyrics represent some of the highest universal and contemporary poetry by many of the great Uruguayan and Latin American poets. A virtuoso of the guitar and a well-recognized cantatour, Numa has shared stages all around the world with artists of the caliber of Alfredo Zitarrosa, Daniel Viglietti, Los Olimareños, José Carvajal, Joan Manuel Serrat, Silvio Rodríguez, Pablo Milanés, Isabel y Angel Parra, Mercedes Sosa, Tania Libertad, Beto Caetano, Emma Junaro, Toñito Vargas, Inti-Illimani and Quilapayún among many others. Born in Curtina, Tacuarembó, Uruguay, Numa has developed the repertoire and experience playing his guitar of a truly exceptional level that he uses as a means of bringing us closer to the people of the countryside, integrating us into the daily lives of its people. He was exiled during the military dictatorship in 1972 and his music was prohibited during 13 years by that same regime. He continued his work to promote popular folk music in exile until his return, when together with several other well known exiled artists, in 1985, with “compañeros” from the “canto popular” he shared the stage in a concert at the Franzini Stadium. His activities continue to focus around teaching and dissemination efforts. He works in Montevideo at the National School of Dance – Folcloric Division, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture. This activity at the Taller is organized by the Grupo Uruguay. For more information about Numa, visit http://www.lacancionnuestra.com.uy |
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OctoberFiestaSaturday October 29Event starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets: $20 |
Featuring Benjamin Lapidus and Son NY with DJ Gary Dominguez playing Salsa and Timba between sets. Members of Benjamin Lapidus and Son NY have performed and
recorded, as individuals, with: Albita, Cachao, Raices Habanera, Israel Cantor, Buena Vista Social Club, Paquito D' Rivera, Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz, Larry Harlow, and many others. Learn to Dance Traditional Cuban Son at 8:00 pm! Snacks and Drinks Served! Halloween Costumes Welcome! |
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Los Changos Septet Concert for El TallerWednesday November 2Event starts at 9:30 pm. Tickets: $25- Concert Only $50- Concert & CD $100- Concert, CD & Snacks |
 Come join us to Benefit El Taller! The musicians want to give back... El Taller's generosity and support throughout the summer and fall of our Jazz Argentino Series has helped these young artists to take flight with the original compositions of Julio Santillan, the incredible singing of Marta Gomez and the exquisite musicianship of the band led by virtuoso drummer of Franco Pinna. We can only say, DON'T MISS IT! To describe the music of Los Changos Septet, you would have to learn different languages: The language of Tango and folkloric music of their native homeland and the language of jazz, that is evident in the new generations of composers. But I would dare to say, that not even understanding these worlds you would be able to describe the magic hidden behind this fine ensemble of musicians. |
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Ciclo de Cine ChilenoSaturday Nov 5 - MachucaSunday Nov 6 - Sexo Con Amor Films start at 4:30 pm. Tickets: $5 |
El Fondo Becario Esperanza, El Taller Latino Americano and Art for Change are proud to present Ciclo de Cine Chileno!
The goal of this Ciclo de Cine is not only to view great contemporary Chilean films but also help eradicate social inequality that persists in Chile and the rest of Latin America. The $5 admission will go towards the Fondo Becario Esperanza which helps exceptional children from shantytowns similar to Machuca's, attend private schools.
Enjoy an afternoon of inspiring films and great company! On Saturday, the featured film is Machuca (www.machucacine.cl). Check out NYMosaico's review of Machuca here. On Sunday, there will be a screening of Sexo Con Amor, a Chilean comedy made in 2003 which shows a set of parents dealing with how to present the topic of sexual education to their children while they resolve their own marital and extra marital affairs. It's very funny and explores the topic of sex in a society that has been very conservative and traditional. |
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Grupo EleguaFriday November 11Concert starts at 9:00 pm. Tickets: $10 |
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Maria CangianoTuesday November 15Concert starts at 9:30 pm. Tickets: $10 |
 Called by her many fans, "Anna Magnani
with voice," Maria Cangiano, originally from Argentina, has a unique voice within Argentine a new generation of Tango singers in New York. Tango is much more than the lusty and sensuous dance
familiar in the United States and around the world. Since the genre's birth among the lower classes of Buenos Aires at the turn of the 19th century, it comprised not only music and dance, but a rich
lyric tradition. Tango songs portray humankind conflicts from gender issues, ethnic stereotypes, and class conflicts to the plain old heartache of love in all its forms. Trained as an opera singer,
Maria Cangiano combines drama and singing in her interpretation of old and new Tango songs as "mini-operas" or melodramatic stories.As the Brooklyn press said, "The depth and power of Maria Cangiano's woeful, soulful voice brings the nostalgic nature of the music to life." Her musicians -some of the best exponents of new tango in the United States- are two incredible international performers with a rich background in classical, jazz and tango music: Victor Prieto (accordion), called the "accordion genius" by The Daily News and Octavio Brunetti (piano), the winner of the New York Tango International Competition. The result is an original "global tango," that mixes traditional and avant-garde tango trends with the musicians' backgrounds and life experiences. For more information about Maria Cangiano, visit http://www.mariacangiano.com |
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Interoceánico 3Wednesday November 30Event starts at 9:30 pm. Tickets: $10 |
Interoceánico means inter-oceanic. Interoceánico 3 is a unique blend of three
musicians from Japan and Argentina. The group was formed in Boston in 2002
by composer and guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto from Kyoto, Japan. They have
performed many concerts throughout the Boston and New York areas including
several appearances at The Berklee Performance Center (Boston, MA), Ryles
Jazz Club (Cambridge, MA) and Satalla (New York, NY). They had successful
tours to Japan (November 2004) and Korea/Japan (August 2005).
They are a musical ensemble different than most of their contemporaries. Interoceánico's music is a cornucopia of lush harmonies, lyrical melodies, driving rhythms and the first class arrangements that form their original music. They combine elements of South American folklore, contemporary fusion, jazz and pop music to create an overall sound that is appealing to both non-musicians and musicians. The architecture of their music is shaped by the variety of diverse influences and backgrounds that each members have. For more information on Interoceánico 3, visit http://hiroyatsukamoto.com/interoceanico3.html |
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Peña del TallerFriday December 2Event starts at 8:30 pm. Tickets: $10 |
Peñas are South American musical get-togethers that started during the 60s in Chile
and Argentina, then extended to other Latin American countries. There are a
lot of musicians at a peña but their main task is to get the audience to sing and participate.
To describe it in an inter-generational context, a peña is a combination
of hootenanny, coffeehouse and open mike. Food is usually served and there is
often folk dancing.
Participating in this Peña del Taller will be Joshua Brown, Mochi Parra, Bernardo Palombo, Sabrina Lastman, Marcos Wasen, Guillermo Cardenas, Ricardo Cuevas, Malena, Ana Cienfuentes, Diana Toledo and Carlos Cervantes. |
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La BalteubandSunday December 4Concert starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets: $10 |
La Balteuband is an instrumental ensemble lead by Emilio Teubal. His compositions are a balanced blend of jazz elements such as improvisation and of elements of Argentine music such as the lyricism of the tango and the richness of folk rhythms like chacarera and zamba. The music of La Balteuband weaves rhythmically and harmonically rich pre-composed structures with improvised sections that highlight the musicality of each member of the band. This is something that makes each performance of the group so fresh and special. As a composer, Mr. Teubal's influences range from some of the main Latin American composers of all times, like Astor Piazolla, Hermeto Pascual, and Egberto Gismonti, to the great masters of the jazz tradition, like Duke Ellington, Gil Evans, Charles Mingus. La Balteuband has performed in venues such as the Knitting Factory, 55 bar, nublu, and Galapagos arts space.
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Peña del TallerFriday December 23Event starts at 8:30 pm. Tickets: $10 |
Peñas are South American musical get-togethers that started during the 60s in Chile
and Argentina, then extended to other Latin American countries. There are a
lot of musicians at a peña but their main task is to get the audience to sing and participate.
To describe it in an inter-generational context, a peña is a combination
of hootenanny, coffeehouse and open mike. Food is usually served and there is
often folk dancing.
Let's celebrate the holidays together with music, poetry, empanadas! ¡Vamos todos a celebrar juntos las fiestas con música, poesía y empanadas! Participating in this Peña del Taller will be Mochi Parra, Elena Greco, Guillermo Cardenas, Rubén Isola, Nicole Singer, Omar Bergara, Rodrigo Bermudez, Pancho Rodriguez, Wayno, Ricardo Cuevas, Bernardo Palombo, Carlos Cervantes, Caroline Drouin, José Valdés, Nelida Silva.... plus surprise guests! |
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