MUSICIANS

AZTEC MUSIC AND DANCE - XOCOYOTZIN TORRES, BENJAMIN
Performer that specializes in "Aztec Music/Arts".  I have been dancing and playing "traditional" Aztec music for over 13 years.  I have trained under the guidance and supervision of Aztec Elder Coxa Mayotl , Xihuatl Tlalli ( Angelbertha Cobb ) for the past 14 years.  I was the Danza Azteca instructor for " Folklor Mexicano de Angelbertha Cobb "  in Sacramento from 1996 - 2005.  I have been a "Cultural Arts Instructor " for the Sacramento S.T.A.R.T. program for the past 4 years.  I have also taught at D.Q. University for two years.  I have presented "children's programs" for the library system in Sacramento.   My contact information is: (916) 599-3179; Email:Atzitzihuacan@aol.com

GRUPO COLIBRI

Musical duo sings in English and Spanish and performs on a variety of Latin American instruments.
Contact: Alisa Peres & Lichi Fuentes   
Address: P.O. Box 12065 Berkeley, CA 94712       Phone: (510) 204-9091
Email: colibri@colibrimusic.com
Website:
www.colibrimusic.com/
References: Mission Branch, San Francisco PL; Oakland PL; San Jose PL ;Berkeley PL ; Palo Alto PL


GERMINAL
Six-member musical group performs Nueva Canción and traditional folk music of Latin America, using a wide variety of instruments. Mainly for adult audiences.
Contact: Victor Hugo Santos
Phone: (408) 732-7829
References: see listing for Grupo Semillita.


GRUPO SEMILLITA
Music and storytelling in English and Spanish. Programs for las Posadas, Día de los Muertos, Día de los Reyes, Cinco de Mayo, and more.
Contact: Victor Hugo Santos or Leticia Elicea.
Phone: (408) 732-7829
References: Sunnyvale PL; San Jose Multicultural Center; Redwood City PL

KARUMANTA
Andean music from Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador. Can perform solo or with a group.
Contact: Oscar Reynolds
Phone: (505) 474-7762
Email: karu
manta@yahoo.com
Website:
www.karumanta.com
References: Chuck Ashton, Redwood City PL; Milpitas Art & Wine Festival

MANRIQUEZ, RAFAEL

Rafael Manríquez has been one of the leading exponents of Latin American music in the San Francisco Bay Area for over twenty years. Originally from Santiago, Chile, Rafael brings us the gift of both his exquisite voice and remarkable skill on Latin American string instruments, ranging from the guitar to the charango to the cuatro and tiple

For booking information call (510) 549 0111 or send an Email: rafael@rafaelmanriquez.com

Website:  http://www.rafaelmanriquez.com

 

NEWLAND-ULLOA, JUANITA
Offers several different music programs. "Canta conmigo" teaches Spanish through music. Can perform mariachi music solo. Also, with "Picante ensemble", performs original mariachi and traditional favorites with romantic flavor.
Contact: Juanita Newland-Ulloa
Phone: (510) 632-6296
References: San Mateo Arts Council; Mission Branch, SF Public Library; 

OROZCO, JOSE LUIS
Musician, educator and author plays guitar and performs Latin American folk music and rhymes. Offers both performances and workshops.
Contact: Jose Luis Orozco
Phone: (510) 527-5539
Email address: joseluis@dna.com
Website: http://www.joseluisorozco.com/
References: Mission Branch, San Francisco PL; numerous public libraries and schools

PEÑA, SUSAN
Performs bilingual songs. Emphasizes audience participation throughout the performance. Plays guitar and fiddle. Can perform solo or with her husband and daughter (who both play accordion).
Contact: Susan Peña
Phone: (415) 647-6878, or (415) 647-7079
References: Bernal Branch, San Francisco PL; Mission Branch, San Francisco PL

PUIG, MARCELO

Guitar and vocals, and Bocha Lopez, bandoneon, perform authentic Argentinean tango throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Their repertoire ranges from milongas to classical tango and folk music from Argentina.

Contact: Marcelo Puig 415 810-4494

Email address: marcelopuig@yahoo.com

Website:  http://www.tengotango.com/


ZAPANA

Musical duo from Berkeley performs Latin American music for all ages. Formerly "los Palomitos". Bilingual.
Contact: Lydia and Hector Zapana
Phone: (510) 841-6846
References: San Francisco PL, Marina, Mission, and North Beach Branches


ZUNZUN

Bilingual musical group offers seven shows about the environment and cultures of the Americas. A high degree of audience participation is involved.
Contact: Stephen or Gwynne
Phone: (831) 426-0684
References: Berkeley PL; Oakland PL; San Jose PL; San Francisco PL; Milpitas Community Library