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Next Thursday July 12: Get ready to party with Miki Gonzalez and our Pan-American Independence Celebration
Let’s celebrate the Independence Day of Argentina, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela in July! Our next Global Village party will make you dance South American style with contemporary music from these countries. And for this special occasion, we will also have a special live performance. For the first time ever, the prominent Hispano-Peruvian musician Miki Gonzalez will perform in Chicago. His career spans over 30 years of rock, pop, and electronic music. Throughout his successful musical career, Miki became famous for being the pioneer in mixing rock with traditional Afro-Peruvian and Andean rhythms. An excellent guitarist and showman, his live gigs are astounding and show the vibrant colors of Peruvian culture.
WHEN: Thursday July 12 (doors open at 7, live music starts at 8)
WHERE: Logan Square Auditorium (2539 N Kedzie Blvd Chicago, Illinois 60647).
$25 IN ADVANCE AND $30 AT THE DOOR(CASH ONLY)
BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE HERE:
OR AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
BETWEEN PERUVIAN CAFE AND LOUNGE (1324 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago)
CUATRO SUYOS RESTAURANT (2727 W Fullerton Ave Chicago)
AY AY PICANTE RESTAURANT (4569 N Elston Ave Chicago)
PERUVIAN CORNER MARKET (3057 N Kimball Chicago)
RIOS D’SUDAMERICA RESTAURANT (2010 W Armitage Chicago)
Watch videos of Miki’s music here:
MIKI GONZALEZ BIO:
Miki Gonzalez is one of Peru’s main rock and all around music artists. For over three decades he has been producing music that has been revolutionary and innovative. His first three records, Puedes ser tú (1985), Tantas veces (1987) and Nunca les creí (1989), were recorded during the rock and español boom of the 1980s. His big hits during this time included, “Dimelo, dimelo”, “Tantas veces”, “Lola” and Vamos a Tocache”.
His next phase, a world music period, started with the fusion record Akundun (1992), a record that mixed afro peruvian beats and style with rock music. This record includes the mega hit “Akundun” and “A gozar sabroso”. His next record, the self-titled Miki Gonzalez (1985) combined Andean rhythms with his pop sensibilities, a good example is the hit “Hoja Verde”. His next record was his long time desired to record a blues record, which he called González blues (1996) . This period ened with the record Mikongo y su cachanga (1998), a record that should have been his door opener to the world music scene, sadly it was badly promoted inside and outside of Peru.
After a long period of silence, he returned to music making, with the 2004 Café Inkaterra, a record that show that his music career was not over. A chill-out record, that combined electronica with typical Andean Instruments like charangos, quenas and zampoñas. Over the next couple of years he has continued to release more records in what he has coined “Etnotonics” style of music.
His last record, Landó por bulerías (2009), mixes afro Peruvian beats with flamenco music. This record continues to show his unwillingness to compromise with the fashions of the day.
PRESS RELEASE IN SPANISH
MIKI GONZALEZ
GRANDES EXITOS
USA TOUR 2012
MIKI SE PREPARA PARA REALIZAR UNA EXTENSA GIRA POR LAS CIUDADES
MAS IMPORTANTES DE ESTADOS UNIDOS
TOCANDO TODOS SUS CLASICOS EN FORMA DE ROCK
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MIKI GONZALEZ; El musico que inicio y lidero la escena de rock local durante mas de 20 anios en Peru se alista para presentar una gira por las ciudades mas importantes de los Estados Unidos.
Esta gira presenta el Show de Miki en su formato original de rock. Sera un repaso por los primeros discos de su carrera. Con exitos como Dimelo Dimelo, Vamos a Tocache, Tantas Veces, Ponte tu Vestido, Un Poquito de Carino, Puedes ser tu, Lola. El show tambien incluira temas afroperuanos lanzados en sus discos de los anios 90. Esta seccion incluye exitos como Akundun, Liberaron a Mandela, La Pequenia, A Gozar Sabrozo.
El formato de la banda es un quinteto de rock.
Eduardo Freire (bajo y coros). Musico que acompanio a Miki desde el inicio de su carrera.
Guillermo Vallejos (Bateria).
David Haddad (Percusion)
Christian Molina (Guitarra y coros)
El aporte de Miki a la musica peruana no ha sido solo a traves de sus canciones. Sus estudios en Berklee College of Music y su contacto con los escenarios durante su estadia en los EEUU a finales de los anios 70 le dieron una clara vision de lo que significaba manejar y producir una banda a nivel profesional. Es de esta manera que la banda de Miki ha manejado los mas altos estandares tecnicos y artisticos desde sus inicios. Trabajar con Miki siempre ha sido sinonimo de profesionalismo. Su banda ha sido cuna de musicos que han logrado carreras muy importantes. Musicos como Wicho Garcia y Manolo Barrios (Mar de Copas), Pelo Madueno (La Liga del Suenio) y muchos mas han desarrollado sus carreras en base a lo aprendido durante su estadia en la banda de Miki Gonzalez. En los anios 80 Miki grababa sus discos en el famoso estudio Panda en Buenos Aires, Argentina. Contando con el apoyo y participacion de musicos como Charly Garcia, Andres Calamaro, Daniel Melingo, Cachorro Lopez, Sebastian Schon.
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TONIGHT: CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO WITH NUBAMBU AT THE ABBEY PUB
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Help us get the Music Without Border Series reinstated
The city of Chicago is canceling the international music series “Music Without Borders” that is held every summer in Millennium Park. This great world music series offers a unique cultural experience and a summer highlight for many because it exposes thousands of Chicagoans and visitors to wonderful music and cultures from around the world. Discontinuing the program would represent a huge loss for Chicago and a setback for the goal of being known as a city that has the very best in arts, creativity, and innovation.
Chicagoans need this kind of programming to foster Chicago’s reputation as a global cultural destination and as a city that promotes inclusion and appreciation for cultural diversity. The “Music Without Borders” series brings people from diverse ethnic populations and ages together to joyfully celebrate and learn about the beauty of cultural diversity.
These concerts also encourage pride in the city, as well as intercultural integration. In the city of Chicago, which was recently cited as being the most segregated city in the nation , “Music Without Borders” provides a space for interaction between different cultural groups in the public sphere and encourages a positive attitude towards diversity and integration. Watch the video below to understand the spirit that the Music Without Borders created and the love for Chicago that it infused in people attending these concerts:
It would be great to have some of our tax dollars dedicated to support international music programs that promote inclusion and intercultural integration. Music Without Borders gives Chicago a visibility as a world-class destination, bringing visitors to the city, benefiting business, and helping achieve Mayor Emmanuel’s goal of getting 50 million visitors by 2020. We hope the city of Chicago considers reinstating Music Without Borders to strengthen Chicago’s reputation as a global cultural destination.
I started a petition to get Music Without Borders reinstated. If you are interested in supporting this cause, please click here to sign the petition , share this post, and leave a comment here.
Thanks!
CHICAGO URBANITE IS TURNING ONE! PARTY WITH US TONIGHT!
One of the most exciting up and coming city blogs – Chicago Urbanite – celebrates 1 year in the traditional Chicago style with music, dance, food and fun. And to top it all off, Chicago Latino TV will be covering the event, so be ready to smile for the camera!
Join us in positiveness tonight, Saturday March 24 starting at 9pm, so we can finally meet each other and form a stronger community bond.
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You are invited to my Birthday Party tomorrow night!
Hello!
You are invited to celebrate one more year of me being alive 🙂
We will have the band I sing with, Nu Bambu, Chicago’s hottest urban fusion band (latin/reggae), performing that evening.
DJ Newlife from Foreign Exchange (FEx Events) will be spinning the best of classic and electronic world music!
DRINK SPECIAL: $4 ALL WELL DRINKS FROM 10 TO 11PM
DATE AND TIME: Saturday February 25 10pm-2am
LOCATION: BETWEEN, Peruvian Cafe and Lounge. 1324 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago (Wicker Park)
See map here
Kitchen will be open all night
NO COVER
You may RSVP on Facebook
Hope to see you there!
NEW LOCATION for Tomorrow’s Afro-Peruvian Music, Dance and Cajon Workshops
We have a NEW location for tomorrow’s workshops. It is located 10 block aways from the previous location. Here is the new address:
LOCATION
BA Studio
2846 W North Ave, 2nd Floor, Chicago IL 60647
(Meet at side entrance on FRANCISCO AVE)
See map here
3:00 -5:00 PM
COST
$20 per workshop ($25 without RSVP)
Please RSVP via Facebook as attending
Or via chicagourbanite@hotmail.com (Subject: “Workshop”)
=======GET $10 OFF IF YOU TAKE BOTH WORKSHOPS========
PLEASE:
-ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY
Everyone has to get here early because it’s a locked building so I have to let you in when you get here. We will start on time! 🙂
-Wear work out clothes
-If possible, don’t wear shoes in studio unless they are indoor shoes
QUESTIONS? CALL 630.207.3679
AFRO-PERUVIAN DANCE WORKSHOP
Feb 25th 2012
3pm -4pm
Cost: $20
Please RSVP via Facebook as attending
Or via chicagourbanite@hotmail.com (Subject: “Workshop”)
Or via chicagourbanite@hotmail.com (Subject: “Workshop”)
Join Ruben Pachas for a hands-on workshop on the diversity of Afro-Peruvian folk dance. He will focus on the Festejo, a music and dance form developed in the plantation fields during the 18th century. The word Festejo, comes from the Spanish word festejar (to celebrate) . True to its name, the music and dance of the Afro-Peruvian genre is joyous and vibrant but its traditional lyrics usually narrate the hardships of enslaved life. Participation will be encouraged. The class will last about one hour and you will learn other Afro-Peruvian dances such as Zamacueca, Lando, Marinera & Vals.
AFRO-PERUVIAN CAJON WORKSHOP
Feb 25th 2012
4pm-5pm
Cost: $20
Please RSVP via Facebook as attending
Or via chicagourbanite@hotmail.com (Subject: “Workshop”)
Or via chicagourbanite@hotmail.com (Subject: “Workshop”)
Join us for another special workshop with Ruben Pachas and discover the Cajon (Box) drum. This class is an introduction to the Cajon drum & Afro-Peruvian rhythms – Festejo, Zamacueca, Lando, Marinera & Vals.
Students will learn how to play basic patterns and explore different rhythms and stroke combinations on the cajon drum.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME
(Beginners always welcome/Advanced students learn new techniques and refresh your Cajon skills)
CAJON DRUMS
(We recommend that you bring your own)
The Cajon drum (pronounced cahon)is the Spanish word for “box”. The idea of using a simple wooden box as a drum is believed to have originated in colonial Peru where Africans displaced from their homeland substituted cod shipping crates for their native drums. As a result, Afro-Peruvian music is a unique blend of Spanish, Andean, and African traditions. Today, this versatile drum is steadily gaining popularity and recognition and can be heard in many different styles of music worldwide.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
RUBEN PACHAS has a solid background in artistic performance and as a dance teacher with a strong emphasis in field research and dance techniques. He is a graduate of the prestigious Escuela Nacional Superior de Folklore Jose Maria Arguedas and has an extensive experience as a professional Folk dance teacher. He is the Founder and Director of Peruvian Folk Dance Center, a Chicago dance group whose mission is to promote Peruvian culture through the teaching and performance of Peruvian folk dances.
Here is video with a sample of Afro-Peruvian dances performed by the Afro-Peruvian musical ensemble Peru Negro:
Video of 2012 Grammy Award Winner Tinariwen in Chicago
Congratulations to Tinariwen for their well-deserved Grammy award! Tinariwen took home the Best World Music Album Grammy for ‘Tassili”.’To celebrate, I made this video of their last hypnotizing performance in Chicago (November 2011).
This is a sweet victory that comes during times of war in their country. Our thoughts go to Tinariwen’s families and friends in the North of Mali and to the Tuareg refugees in Niger, Mauritanie, Algeria, and Burkina Faso. Here is a video of Tinariwen singing during a Tuareg tea ceremony in the Sahara Desert.
February 18: Let’s celebrate Brazilian
February 18: Let’s celebrate Brazilian Carnival in Chicago http://ow.ly/8OmIs
Got Brazilian?
Queen of Samba contest was a festive celebration of Brazilian culture in Chicago
Who would’ve thought a Chicago’s cold Winter night could transform into a hot Brazilian summer evening? That is how it felt like at Logan Square Auditorium during the Chicago Samba’s Queen of Samba contest. Chicago Samba is a Midwest-based music ensemble that has been performing the authentic sounds of Brazil mixed with the flavor of “Carnaval” for more than 21 years. They are also the organizers of the only Queen of Samba contest in Chicago, an event that brings Brazilians and non-Brazilians together.
Some of the band members also come from non-Brazilian backgrounds. The keyboard player, for example, is from Uzbekistan, and the trumpet player is from the South Side of Chicago. His name is Ben Lamar and he grew up listening to Marvin Gaye, Bossa Nova and Tom Jobim. Here he is giving us his best smile:
Ben moved to Rio de Janeiro for three years. When he first got there he could not speak any Portuguese and was afraid, but he was able to connect with people through his music. He naturally felt at ease in a culture that was attractive to him because it reminded him of old traditions that were common in America before capitalism took over. For example, Brazilians fix things if they break instead of getting rid of them; they also go to small Mom and Pops neighborhood stores instead of big and impersonal supermarket chains, and they have musical instruments at home, the way it used to be here before the advent of the Television era. This allowed room for creativity, connection, and for sharing one’s family musical heritage. He suggests that when going to Brazil or any country in Latin America “forget about speaking languages, that just causes confusion, but connect with the soul, language is the last thing you worry about” he says. “I can transfer my good energy without even talking to you”. And certainly, his good energy and of the Chicago Samba ensemble was felt the whole night.
Edilson Lima was an enthusiastic cheerleader throughout the event. His energetic dance lead from the stage and from the dance floor, along with Chicago’s samba festive music, had everybody dancing non-stop. It definitely felt as if we were in the middle of a Carnival celebration. But the queen of the night was undoubtedly the Queen of Samba contest. A group of beautiful ladies faced the judges and the crowd to show their love for Samba. The winner of the contest was Panamanian Karlies Kelley, who was crowned Queen of Samba and given the grand prize of $250. The second place was awarded to a Brazilian, Ludgy Cunha, who was named Princess of Samba and given a second price of $150. Our friends from Chicagoano, a website that covers all things Brazilian in Chicago, were also present at this event and shared their videos for this post. In this one you can see the current Queen of Samba Karlies Kelly performing (she is the first one appearing on the video):
After the contest, the party continued with a grand finale performed by dancers dressed in spectacular Carnival costumes. Chicago Samba’s Edilson Lima called Christina Trumbauch and Pierre Cameron from Folia Tropicalia Dance Group, to share the stage and dance with them:
This was an evening that definitely had an enthusiastic atmosphere, and it was a great way to start the Carnival festivities in Chicago. If you want to experience this by yourself, then go to one of the two Carnival celebrations that will take place on February 18, or why not go to both? Click on the links below for more information about these events:
Swing Brasileiro and Folia Tropicalia
Feliz Carnaval Galera!
Chicago Urbanite 