Un judío, un Latino, y una Palestina se unen para cantar una de las más bellas canciones del mundo; se juntaron en Buenos Aires en Noviembre del 2023 para cantarla. El latino es León Gieco, quien escribió “Sólo le Pido a Dios” en 1978. SólolepidoaDios #LeonGieco
It is said that Dudamel is driven by the belief that music has the power to transform lives. … More Gustavo Dudamel at the San Francisco Symphony: A Review of an Extraordinary Concert
Por Lupita Franco Peimbert. La Gala de la Sinfónica de San Francisco, que marcó el inicio de la temporada 2023-2024, estuvo de lo más bonita. Entre vestidos de noche, una fiestecita para los medios, y un programa no convencional, la institución musical demostró una vez más porqué es considerada una de las más innovadoras del … More Innovadora, la Sinfónica de San Francisco
One of the most amazing events that combines music with nature, took place September 8 through September 12, 2023, in San Francisco. The original idea came from musician Mauro Fortissimo and his partner Dean Mermell. First it was a piano placed outdoors in Half Moon Bay, one evening in February 2013. Fortissimio played music, people loved, and it was called “Sunset Piano”. After a book and a documentary, the two partnered with the San Francisco Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park for what is now known as “Flower Piano.” The first Flower Piano event was in 2016 and it has been loved by the community, growing in attendance every year. It is estimated that in 2023, on its 8th edition, thousands participated, from local and Bay Area Residents to tourists in addition to musicians and artists. … More Thousands Enjoyed Flower Piano 2023
Uno de los conciertos de verano de la Sinfónica de San Francisco fue dedicado a la Época de Oro del cine norteamericano, y estuvo de lo más interesante. El concierto se realizó el 22 de Julio en Davies Symphony Hall. Bajo la excelente conducción de Edwin Outwater y con Sterling Elliot estelarizando con el violoncello, … More La música del cine de oro en la Sinfónica de San Francisco, y algo mas.
By Lupita Franco Peimbert. After six decades of trova and boleros, for a total of 236 songs, Cuban musician and singer-songwriter Pablo Milanés died at the age of 79 in Madrid, Spain, at dawn on November 22, 2022, a victim of an oncohematological disease that he had been suffering since 2017. Milanés had left his native … More Pablo Milanés Was Buried In Spain
With solo performances and the sounds of violin and cello in the spotlight, the San Francisco Symphony presented a program celebrating the Lunar New Year and Year of the Tiger. Conductor Yue Bao and the orchestra did a very nice job in this simple, short, and delightful program. Korean-born musician Bomsori played on a 1771 violin, … More Year of the Tiger at the San Francisco Symphony
The Day of the Dead has become a tradition at the San Francisco Symphony. … More The San Francisco Symphony to Celebrate Día de los Muertos… A Lo Grande!
Pablo MIlanés en San Francisco. … More El privilegio de escuchar a Pablo Milanés en el mismo espacio
(San Francisco) – I do not want to sound overly enthusiastic, but it feels exciting, and it is a breath of fresh air to see venues on their way to fully reopening without restrictions. Jazz lovers gathered outdoors at a venue on Market Street one of the past evenings. People were allowed to have their … More Music: Back To Socializing In Person
In collaboration with talented musicians from around the world, musician Peter Gabriel performs “Biko” again, honoring the South African activist Stephen Biko, one of the most prominent leaders in the anti-apartheid struggle. Biko died while in custody on September 12, 1977. It is said he was tortured. It is also said he was on a … More Peter Gabriel And Musicians Remake “Biko,” And The Result Is Powerful
CBS Morning broadcasted this awesome interview with José Feliciano, the musician who created ¡Feliz Navidad! Fifty years ago this year. Here is their interview:
(Music) – Martha Hernández presentó su primer disco “Me gusta Mandar en Falda,” en su natal Oakland, California, acompañada de la banda norteña Dubai. “Yo hice todo, la letra, música, fotografía, organizar la fiesta, en fin,” comentó la dinámica artista. Con corridos y canciones en español Martha Soledad, su nombre artistico, se enfoca en la … More Cantando, no solamente por cantar.
By Lupita Peimbert (Culture) – Another enchanting event took place at the Alliance Française de San Francisco Thursday night to celebrate countries where the French language is first or predominant, or where French culture abounds; in this occasion it was dedicated to Switzerland. La Francophonie, as it is known around the globe, is composed of … More An evening for La Francophonie, Jazz, and Camaraderie.
San Francisco y Mexico, D.F. are musical sister cities. On Sunday September 20 at 4:00 p.m. the Bernal Hill Players will perform a chamber music concert entitled SF-DF: Music of Two Cities. With the idea of creating local art in a globalized world, the Bernal Hill Players have created a sister city project of music written … More Exploring Cross-Cultural Musical Connections.
It has been said that nature heals. The closer we get to forests, the sea, and to open, green spaces, the more peaceful we feel. Here is a touch of nature and song, with the music of beloved artist Jon Fromer who is not longer in this world. Peace of a Mountain is his song. Photography was taken … More Happy Saturday. Peace of a Mountain.
