2018
APRIL
4/4/WE
GARCIA GODINEZ DUO
@
MESA COLLEGE
San Diego CA
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4/9/MO
LECTURE and DEMONSTRATION
On
INDIGENOUS INSTRUMENTS OF MESOAMERICA/MEXICO
@
CSULA
indigenousinstrumentsofmexicomesoamerica.weebly.com/
Always great to be invited back by either the
ANTHROPOLOGY
HISTORY
Or
MUSIC DEPT
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MOTHERS OF INVENTION
GMOI FAREWELL EUROPEAN TOUR
21 concerts
24 days
11 countries
22 Apr 2018
The Underworld
London
United Kingdom
23 Apr 2018
The Robin 2
Bilston
United Kingdom
24 Apr 2018
Band on the Wall
Manchester
United Kingdom
25 Apr 2018
Nieuwe Nor
Heerlen
Netherlands
26 Apr 2018
Blue Notez
Dortmund
Germany
27 Apr 2018
Paradox
Tilburg
Netherlands
28 Apr 2018
Jazzclub Nordhausen
Nordhausen
Germany
29 Apr 2018
Stadttheater
Landsberg
Germany
MAY
01 May 2018
The Blue Note
Milano
Italy
02 May 2018
Burghof Lörrach
Lörrach
Germany
03 May 2018
Kammgarn
Schaffhausen
Switzerland
04 May 2018
Mühle Hunziken
Rubigen
Switzerland
05 May 2018
Treibhaus
Innsbruck
Austria
06 May 2018
Kino Siska
Lublijana
Slovenia
07 May 2018
Porgy & Bess
Wien
Austria
08 May 2018
Metro Music Bar
Brno
Czech Republic
09 May 2018
Lucerna Music Bar
Prague
Czech Republic
10 May 2018
Quasimodo
Berlin
Germany
11 May 2018
Beta
Copenhagen
Denmark
12 May 2018
John Dee
Oslo
Norway
13 May 2018
Kulturhuset Stadsteatern
Stockholm
Sweden
grandmothersofinvention.weebly.com/tour-dates.html .
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5/21/TU
interviewed for documentary trailer
on
MESOAMERICA
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5/31/TH
@
WESTERBACK RECITAL HALL
GARCIA GODINEZ DUO
with special guest
PABLO CALOGERO
bass clarinet, bass flute, soprano sax
GARCIA GODINEZ DUO WEBSITE
garciagodinezduo.weebly.com/press.html
performing MUSIC composed for
pedal harp and breath & percussion
instruments of indigenous Mexico/Mesoamerica
by Christopher Garcia
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JUNE
6/21/TH
GOLDEN GATE BASS CAMP
with
Michael Manring
www.goldengatebasscampsf.com/members/michael-manring/
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PRIVATE RESIDENCY in BIG SUR
6/22/FR thru 6/24 SUN
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6/26/TU
ELLIOT LEVIN - TENOR SAX, POETRY .
with
BOBBY BRADFORD - CORNET/TRUMPET
DON PRESTON - PIANO
ANDERS SWANSON - ACOUSTIC BASS
CHRISTOPHER GARCIA - DRUMSET
www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1713751?utm_medium=%5BLjava.lang.String%3B%4064f98163
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6/28/TH
Main Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
(310) 458-8600
ELLIOT LEVIN - TENOR SAX, POETRY
with
BOBBY BRADFORD - CORNET/TRUMPET
DON PRESTON - PIANO
ANDERS SWANSON - ACOUSTIC BASS
CHRISTOPHER GARCIA - DRUMSET
The Soundwaves concert series welcomes tenor saxophonist Elliot Levin from Philadelphia for a set of free jazz.
A regular associate of the late Cecil Taylor, Levin has also performed with artists ranging from Sun Ra sideman Marshall Allen to soul stars Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes. He will be joined by two legends of the L.A. creative music scene, keyboardist Don Preston, known for his work with Frank Zappa, Carla Bley, and John Carter, among others, and cornetist Bobby Bradford, who appears on classic albums including Ornette Coleman's "Science Fiction," David Murray's "Death of a Sideman" and "Murray's Steps," and numerous recordings of his own
or co-led with John Carter.
They will be accompanied by drummer Christopher Garcia, who has toured extensively with Preston and other Zappa alumni as the Grandmothers of Invention, and bassists Andres Swanson (Kirk Wall & the Hillbillies) and Jeff Schwartz.
SANTA MONICA MAIN LIBRARY
MARTIN LUTHER KING AUDITORIUM
calendar.smgov.net/library/eventcalendar.asp
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6/30/SAT
KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER
in
TORRANCE
presents
TALES FROM THE SILK ROAD
George Abe
- breath and percussion instruments of of Japan
Christopher Garcia
- percussion instruments of North and South India
talesfromthesilkroad.weebly.com/gallery.html
EXCERPT from performance at
THE LONG BEACH TERRACE THEATER
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogYIZEThIvU
KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LINK
www.yelp.com/biz/katy-geissert-civic-center-library-torrance
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JULY
PRIVATE RESIDENCY
for the communities of
Gonzalez
Greenfield
Salinas
Sand City
Seaside
through the generosity of
THE BIG SUR LAND TRUST
with breath and percussion instruments
of indigenous Mexico/Mesoamerica and India
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AUGUST
8/3/FRI
7:30 TO 9
ONLY IN LOS ANGELES, CA USA
FRIDAY NIGHT BONFIRES LINK
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/output-amp-la-state-historic-p…
Output & LA State Historic Park present an evening not to be missed with musicians
Christopher Garcia
- percussion of North and South India
ChristopherGarciaMusic.com
Pablo Calogero
- bass flute, soprano sax, tenor sax, bass clarinet
https://www.pablocalogero.com/
for First Friday Bonfire.
First Friday Bonfires welcome the entire community to connect around the bonfire with interactive workshops, musical guests, and enjoy golden hour in the beautiful Los Angeles State Historic Park.
Join us this Friday for an intimate performance of percussion instruments from
India & Mesoamerica paired with the saxophone to soundtrack golden hour.
S'mores & more will be provided.
Open to all & no RSVP required!
FIRST FRIDAY BONFIRES are monthly gatherings bringing out the community to connect around the fire. In partnership with Output, the LA State Historic Park opens up the park until sundown with cultural programming from interactive workshops, tours, music and good vibrations.
The series is free and open to everyone.
It is very family oriented, so we love to have a little interactive and
educational content that is shared at each show - whether it is a DIY
crafts workshop to musical performances.
LA STATE HISTORIC PARK
1245 N Spring St
Los Angeles, California
Public Transit
The park is accessible through these modes of public transit: Metro Gold Line (Chinatown stop),
Metro bus line 76 (Main & Anne stop),
84 bus line, 83 bus line, 81 bus line.
Additionally, the park located 1 mile from the LA Union Station.
VIVA LA VIDA
VIVA LA GENTE
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8/5/SU
OPEN GATE THEATRE
presents
GEORGE ABE
gongs, shakuhachi, temple bowls, yokobue, voice
CG
percussion of North and South India
percussion and breath instruments of Indigenous Mexico/Mesoamerica
voice
talesfromthesilkroad.weebly.com/bios.html
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8/16/TH
@
8pm
@
EL LUGAR DE NOPAL
http://lugardelnopal.org
Priv. 5 de Mayo
1328 Zona Centro,
Tijuana, B.C.
GARCIA GODINEZ DUO
garciagodinezduo.weebly.com/press.html
performing MUSIC composed for
pedal harp and breath & percussion
instruments of indigenous Mexico/Mesoamerica
and India
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MEXICO ATEMPORAL
https://www.discoversma.com/events/mexico/guanajuato/san-miguel-de-allende/musical-event/mexico-atemporal-concert-for-piano-and-indigenous-instruments-of-mesoamerica/
México Atemporal Concert TourGracias Christopher Garcia por tu música, por tu tiempo, por tu dedicación, por tu energía y sobre todo por tu amistad y nobleza. Te admiro y ha sido un honor colaborar contigo GRACIAS!!!
Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron en esta exploración musical en San Miguel de Allende y en CDMX
Gracias a Fundacion Sebastian A. C. por la oportunidad.
Gracias a Carla Archer, Andrés Leñero Archer, Yolanda Delgado y Leila Jay por su valioso apoyo
Gracias a John Kolenberg por las fotos en San Miguel.
Gracias a mis adoradas tias Güera Corvacho, Lupita y
Mariana Leñero Solar por su apoyo y cariño
Gracias a mi maestro Mauro Ledesma por su amistad y apoyo.
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8/26/SU
ST PAULS CHURCH
La Iglesia Anglicana San Pablo
en San Miguel Allende, A.R
Calzada del Cardo #6
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato,
México 37700
in
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE
with pianist
Pablo Lenero
AND
8/31/FR
MEXICO CITY PERFORMANCE
FUNCACION SEBASTIAN
Avenida Patriotismo 304,
San Pedro de los Pinos,
03800 Ciudad de México
México Atemporal
México Atemporal es una serie de composiciones e improvisaciones musicales que surgen de la exploración de la simbiosis entre los instrumentos indígenas de México y Mesoamérica, el pianoforte y la manipulación electrónica de sonidos en tiempo real. Esta exploración está guiada y basada en el estudio de los códices Mesoamericanos, la tradición de danza Mexica, y el estudio de pianistas y compositores clásicos y de jazz como Cage, Debussy, Armengol y Bill Evans. Esta colaboración entre Christopher García y Pablo Leñero busca entrelazar las resonancias del pasado y el presente de México.
Christopher García es un compositor, intérprete e improvisador que continúa acumulando popularidad y aclamación crítica en 29 países en 5 continentes por sus composiciones originales para instrumentos indígenas de Mesoamérica, México e India, junto con varios instrumentos como guitarra clásica, marimba, arpa de pedales, piano, violín, quinteto de alientos y ensambles de cámara. García es frecuentemente invitado como solista en orquestas sinfónicas y de cámara en Europa y las Américas para tocar instrumentos que con poca frecuencia son asociados con la “música clásica de la tradición europea” incluyendo Tlapan Huehuetl, Teponaztli, Huilacapiztli y Atecocolli de Mesoamérica, Tabla, del Norte de la India, Kanjira y Ghatam del Sur de la India, entre otros
Pablo Leñero Archer, es un compositor, pianista y director de orquesta Mexicano que reside en Los Ángeles, California. A través de sus estudios de la música de Bach, Beethoven, Cage, Armengol, Debussy y Bill Evans, Leñero explora la integración entre la música clásica y las tradiciones folklóricas e indígenas de México y de las Américas. En su composiciones, Leñero experimenta con el uso de diferentes materiales y medios como parte del proceso de creación musical, tales como el uso de pinturas y colores para crear partituras y guías de improvisación, así como el uso del espacio físico como un medio de expresión musical.
Pablo Leñero Music
pabloleneromusic.bandcamp.com
Christopher García Music
christophergarciamusic.com
México Atemporal is a series of musical compositions and improvisations that surge from an ongoing exploration of the symbiosis between indigenous instruments of Mexico and Mesoamerica, the pianoforte, and the electronic manipulation of sound in real time.
This exploration is guided and based in the study of Mesoamerican codex, the Mexica dance tradition, and the study of classical
and jazz pianist and composers such as Cage, Debussy, Armengol and Bill Evans. This unique collaboration between Christopher Garcia and Pablo Leñero seeks to intertwine the resonances of the past and present of Mexico.
Christopher Garcia is a performer, composer and improviser who continues to garner popular and critical acclaim in 29 countries on 5 continents for his original compositions for indigenous breath and percussion instruments of Mesoamerica/Mexico and India alongside either classical guitar, marimba, pedal harp, piano, violin, woodwind quintet and/or mixed chamber ensemble. Garcia is frequently invited as a guest soloist to perform with chamber and symphonic orchestras throughout Europe and the Americas on instruments not usually associated with “western classical music”, including North Indian tabla, South Indian kanjira and ghatam, and Tlapan huehuetl, teponaztli, huilacapiztli, atecocolli and more.
Pablo Leñero Archer is a Mexican composer, pianist and conductor based in L.A. Through his studies of the music of Bach, Beethoven, Cage, Armengol, Debussy and Bill Evans, Leñero explores the integration of the classical realm with the folkloric and indigenous traditions of Mexico and the Americas. In his music, Leñero experiments with alternative media and materials as part of the process of music creation, such as the use of paintings and colors as scores, as well as using the physical space as a mean of musical expression.
Pablo Leñero Music
pabloleneromusic.bandcamp.com
Christopher García Music
christophergarciamusic.com
CDMX, Mexico.
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SEPTEMBER
9/11/18
ANADIS MUSIC
@
HERB ALPERT MUSIC CENTER
ANADIS MUSIC*
is
Christopher Garcia
percussion of North and South India
Baa wheat, ehecato,
PAISTE metals,
John Stephens
sarod, sitar, surbahar
performing folkloric,
and classical music of
north and south India
as well as original compositions
and
compositions by some of their favorite composers
John Coltrane
Aashish Khan
Ali Akbar Khan
John McLaughlin
and many more
*ANADI means without beginning in Sanskrit
BIOS
Christopher Garcia is a performer/composer with over 1200 performances in 28 countries on 5 continents and is a native of East Los Angeles, CA. He attended California Institute of the Arts on a full scholarship in 1979. He continues to travel the world making music on either drumset, percussion of India, marimba, or indigenous instruments of Mexico/Mesoamerica. He is known equally for his performances and compositions which continue to garner worldwide critical acclaim and popular accolades and he has been blessed to only make the music he wishes to with the musicians he wishes to on very different instruments from very different vernaculars and cultures through years of hard work, traveling, living and performances. In 2016 he was invited to work and perform with violin virtuoso L. Shankar at Wesleyan University in Connecticut, and California Institute of the Arts. He has upcoming concerts with him in the USA and is the only westerner ever invited to play classical music with L. Shankar.
MUSIC SITE
ChristopherGarciaMusic.com
christophergarciamusic.com/
John Stephens is a sitar, surbahar and sarode player based in Los Angeles. He earned his bachelor’s in music from Berklee College of Music (2006), majoring in Jazz Composition. After living in India for a year, he went on to earn his MFA in North Indian music at CalArts (2011).
John is a student of sarode maestro Ustad Aashish Khan, eldest son of Ustad Ali Akbar. Aashish Khan learned primarily from his grandfather, Baba Allauddin Khan, who was one of the most influential musicians in the history of Hindustani music, having taught Pandit Ravi Shankar and many others. John began his training with Aashish Khan in 2009, after spending four years learning sitar from Pandit Amarnath Mishra in Banaras.
John is a performing musician, recording artist, music and podcast producer, and music educator. In addition to teaching privately, he is a regular teacher at the California State Summer School for the Arts, and substitute teacher for world music faculty at CalArts. He is also a published author on ancient Indian microtonal theory, and his article, “The Microtones of Bharata’s Natyashastra,” appears in Volume 6 of Analytical Approaches to World Music (aawmjournal.com).
MUSIC SITE
johnloganstephens.com/
ANADIS MUSIC REVIEWS
"A project devised and led by gifted multi-percussionist Christopher Garcia, an artist known equally for his accomplishments as both adept player of North and South Indian instruments such as table and driving American drum set player) with the likes of The Mothers of Invention and the Bobby Bradford Mo’tet) and jazz fusion monsters CONTINUUM. The group reflects Garcia’s ongoing interest in honoring, exploring, and blending different musical cultures and their unique instruments. In this case, Garcia combines his tabla, mbwata, frame drums, baa wehai, and Paiste metals with the sarod, sitar and surbahar of the gifted and versatile John Stephens. With Garcia always successful in his role as multicultural musical ambassador as well as sensitive and tasteful manifestor of thoroughly enjoyable musical experiences, this ensemble is sure to fascinate and satisfy. “
OPEN GATE THEATRE
"Garcia’s drumming cut through, complemented, and grounded the reverberating echoes of L. Shankar’s masterful slides on the violin throughout the hall. Highlights included Garcia’s percussion solo in the fifth composition, in which he built upon various rhythms for several uninterrupted minutes, playing every drum in front of him, to fascinating effect….”
WESLEYAN ARGUS
"Christopher Garcia, a multi-faceted percussionist, added an eclectic array of musical instruments from Mexico, India, and other places creating an imaginative array of sounds along with the movement."
NARTHAKI.COM
"We hear a variety of percussion, including instruments from Mexico and MesoAmerica. They sing and throb to the pulse of a single person, Christopher Garcia. He produces an extraordinary array of sound and rhythms, effortlessly weaving in and out of familiar Indian patterns to those of traditional Central America but we know we are not in India.”
SRUTI MAGAZINE
INDIAS PREMIER MAGAZINE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
"Christopher Garcia is a most uncommon percussionist. He’s an ace trap drum player; known for precise execution of difficult time signatures at blazing tempos; and he’s a hand percussionist with a deep background in Indian and Latin American music. No mere timekeeper, he always seems to elevate whatever musical situation he finds himself in. "
PASADENA WEEKLY
"Christopher Garcia is one of those musicians who always seems to be on stage when amazing things are happening. I'm not sure he knows how many different groups he's currently playing in, but it's a lot. In addition to teaching all over the world, he's played with a jaw-dropping who's-who of musical luminaries...... Although he's a phenomenal drummer, he may be best known as a master of Vedic percussion techniques and, specifically, the tabla. "
LONG BEACH POST
"Christopher Garcia's playing is vibrant and alive with passion, humor and a good deal of technical prowess, not to mention the breadth of vision necessary to effectively translate such an unpredictable
stream of music."
THE WEEKLY ALIBI
"Christopher Garcia has been a great friend of KPFK’s Global Village because
he plays the most extraordinary music on the most extraordinary instruments
with the most extraordinary musicians and the music is exquisite....
He's amazing to watch, talk about having a split personality, it's funny
because his fingers are flying, and he has all of the syllables available and
he's holding a stick with his right hand, a shaker with his toes, and hitting
bells and cymbals and all sorts of things all at the same time."
KPFK GLOBAL VILLAGE
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9/16/SU
&
9/23/SU
THE STORY OF RAMONA
Heidi Duckler Dance presents the world premiere of The Story of Ramona for two nights only on Sunday, September 16 & Sunday, September 23 at 7:00pm at
The San Gabriel Mission Playhouse,
320 S Mission Dr,
San Gabriel, CA 91776.
RAMONA is inspired by the quintessential California story of the same name, written in 1884 by Helen Hunt Jackson. A west-coast coming-of-age story, Ramona was wildly popular across the country during a time when pageants were all the rage at the turn of the 19th century. Amplifying the golden romantic myth of California, Ramona became used as a branding tool for the state, and was a leading driver for people to migrate there from all across the country. Prophetically, the novel articulates themes of female empowerment; themes that are still relevant today. Now, more than ever, it is essential that people in our communities - especially young women - be exposed to stories that celebrate strong female role-models who have played a major part in shaping the history of California, like Ramona. Setting the production at the historic Mission Playhouse, which is said to be the birthplace of Ramona, provides the perfect opportunity for audiences to discover the cultural significance of the story through dance and contemporary American music.
Choreographed & Directed by Heidi Duckler, this work features Heidi Duckler Dance's company dancers, Lenin Fernandez, Roberto Lambaren, Ryan Walker Page, Rafael Quintas, Rosanna Tavarez and Himerria Wortham accompanied by live indigenous instrumentation by Chris Garcia, live violin by Israel Heller and live Spanish guitar byGabriel Deutsch alongside celebrity goats, Spanky & Pippin!
This production is part of the Mission Playhouse's Community Engagement Program, Engage! and is supported by 5th District Supervisor, Kathryn Barger, Board of Supervisors County of Los Angeles.
Tickets:
$50.00 - General Admission
$35.00 - Heidi Duckler Dance Members
$25.00 - Students & Seniors (60+)
$15.00 - Youth (13 and under)
Purchase tickets at:
www.heididuckler.org/upcoming-events/
www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Heidi-Duckler-Dance-Presents-The-World-Premiere-Of-RAMONA-At-The-San-Gabriel-Mission-Playhouse-20180823
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OCTOBER
L. SHANKAR
INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSICL. Shankar – double violin, vocals
Abhijit Banerjee – tabla
Christopher Garcia – ghatam (clay pot), kanjira (frame drum)
“Dazzling virtuosity.” – The London Times .
schimmelcenter.org/event/l-shankar-aka-l-shenkar
L. Shankar (aka L. Shenkar) is a virtuoso violinist and vocalist renowned for his deeply soulful performances of Indian classical music. He introduced a new instrument, a 10-string double violin capable of covering the whole range of the orchestra’s string section from violin to double bass. With this innovative violin he has continued to expand the international audience for Indian music, often combining North Indian (Hindustani) and South Indian (Carnatic) styles. In this rare New York appearance, he will be accompanied by tablamaestro Abhijit Banerjee and percussionist Chris Garcia, who will play the South Indian ghatam (clay pot) and kanjira (frame drum).
"SHENKAR, with his five-and-a-half octave vocal range, engrossed audiences with his unparalleled vocal ability over a skillful series of plucks and bends on his 10-string stereophonic double violin."
HARTFORD COURANT
"the violinist focuses on the traditional ragas of his native India, with two extended pieces….Shankar produces a wealth of solo climaxes while weaving myriad thematic improvisations. On the first raga he moves from a meditative solo stretch to some frenetic interplay eventually ending the piece with an incredible, lightening-fast display of technique. The group opt for a more even-keeled pace on the
second raga. Shankar is impressive again….. an essential disc for L. Shankar fans."
ALL MUSIC GUIDE
"With his double violin and his unmistakable haunting voice he performed an evening of ragas for The Music Circle in the traditional Carnatic or South Indian tradition of his musical beginnings......"
PERFORMING ARTS LIVE Los Angeles
"SHENKAR is one of the world's most illustrious violinist, No surprise then that the
best contemporary artists have called upon the services of the Madras violinist to
enhance their music. "
MONTREAL JAZZ FEST
“Tamilian violinist SHANKAR offers listeners a beautiful and powerful experience ....he plays a 10-stringed instrument of his own design, and his personal hand in its construction is as deeply evident as his playing of it. Over a steady drone of tamboura and attuned rhythmic support Shankar’s flights of improvisation are free to soar. His melodies are driven by deep recognition of intent, visceral and immediate.”
ECM RECORDS
"SHENKAR, acclaimed virtuoso violinist, singer, composer and producer is a musical pioneer...He embraces with equal ease three idioms of music: Indian classical, world music and pop/rock."
HINDUISM TODAY
"SHENKAR has played with jazz and rock musicians, including John McLaughlin and Frank Zappa….The bravura South Indian classical style, with its emphasis on rhythmic drive and virtuosity, lends itself well to the contemporary fusion music idiom……..he brought to it something of the inventiveness
and intensity that are so evident in his jazz and rock works."
NEW YORK TIMES
"SHENKAR, as well as being a top player in both the Western and Indian classical
traditions uses his dazzling virtuosity to full effect in rock and jazz fusions with such
artists as Peter Gabriel, Jan Garbarek, and Frank Zappa He has an astounding
double necked 10-stringed electric violin giving him the full range of the string quartet "
LONDON TIMES
"Garcia’s drumming cut through, complemented, and grounded the reverberating echoes of SHENKARS masterful slides on the violin throughout the hall. Highlights included Garcia’s percussion solo in the fifth composition, in which he built upon various rhythms for several uninterrupted minutes…..”
WESLEYAN ARGUS
"We hear a variety of world percussion, including instruments from Noath and South India, Mexico and MesoAmerica. They sing and throb to the pulse of a single person, Christopher Garcia, who produces an extraordinary array of sound and rhythms, effortlessly weaving in and out of familiar Indian patterns......
SRUTI MAGAZINE
INDIAS PREMIER MAGAZINE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
“Garcia revels in playing the new and unexpected…..his musical vocabulary
not only spans centuries and cultures it's also spontaneous."
DEUTSCHE WELLE
GERMANYS INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTER
"Christopher Garcia, a multi-faceted percussionist, added an eclectic array of musical instruments from Mexico, India, and other places creating an imaginative array of sounds along with the movement."
NARTHAKI.COM
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10/9/WE
THANKFUL for the opportunity to be invited
to participate at the
Men’s Leadership Conference:
Uplifting Men and Boys of Color
MAKING MUSIC
on
breath and percussion instruments
of indigenous Mexico/Mesoamerica
@
THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT
with the following speakers
AGENDA for MBOC 10.9.2018 Men’s Leadership Conference:
Uplifting Men and Boys of Color
Session Moderator:
Dr. Angelo Williams,
Deputy Director,
California Black Health Network.
Panelists:
Mr. Jorge Castillo,
Advocacy Director, Alcohol Justice
Mr. Sergio Cuellar,
Program Manager, California Funders for Boys and Men of Color, Sierra Health Foundation;
Mr. Alex Johnson,
Program Director, The California Wellness Foundation
Mr. Dahir Nasser,
Co-Lead, Racial and Health Equity Initiative at California Department of Public Health (TENTATIVE);
Session Moderator:
Mr. Paco Retana,
MSW, LCSW, Vice President of Programs,
Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic.
Panelists:
Mr. Benny Torres,
CD Tech – Community and Economic Development
Mr. George Weaver,
BLOOM Initiative, The Brotherhood Crusade
Mr. Arthur Argomaniz,
Center for the Study of Social Policy
Mr. Jerry Tello,
Founder/Director of Training & Capacity Building, National Compadres Network
Session Moderator:
Mr. Vincent Holmes,
Senior Policy Analyst, County of Los Angeles,
Chief Executive Office, Service Integration Branch;
Panelists:
Mr. Keiland Henderson,
Community Engagement Coordinator, City of Stockton
Mr. Anthony Ortiz, Jr,
CYO/BPO Data Reporting Specialist, BTI Trainer, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Salinas and Fresno;
Isaac Bryan,
Public Policy Advisor, UCLA Bunche Center for African Studies;
Mr. Serafin Serrano,
Training and Technical Assistant Specialist, National Compadres Network
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10/12/FR
BILLY HIGGINS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
@
THE WORLD STAGE
www.theworldstage.org/about.html
honored to be invited to share the stage with these folks
CHRISTOPHER GARCIA
MUNYUNGO JACKSON
ONAJE MURRAY
DERF REKLAW
EURO ZAMBRANO
invited to play instruments of indigenous Mexico/Mesoamerica
and India
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10/17/WE
INFORMANCE/LECTURE
@
CSULA
on the instruments, culture and history of
indigenous Mexico/Mesoamerica
Always great to be invited back by either the
ANTHROPOLOGY
HISTORY
Or
MUSIC DEPT
not open to the public
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10/24/WE
private concert with
MICHAEL MANRING - electric fretted and fretless basses
PABLO CALOGERO - bass flute, bass clarinet, tenor sax
in
Monterey CA
not open to the public
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10/25/TH
INFORMANCE/LECTURE
@
THE EPICENTER
in
SALINAS, CA
www.facebook.com/epicentermonterey/photos/a.731644253551207/1789534721095483/?type=3&theater
on the instruments, culture and history of
indigenous Mexico/Mesoamerica
an amazingly wonderful EXPERIENCE for me
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10/27/SA
INFORMANCE/LECTURE
@
SUNLAND TUJUNGA LIBRARY
www.facebook.com/events/243465043007222/
on the instruments, culture and history of
indigenous Mexico/Mesoamerica
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NOVEMBER
11/3/SA
Saturday, November 3, 7:30pm
Church of the Good Shepherd,
400 W Duarte Rd,
Arcadia, CA 91007
https://events.time.ly/pz8pl7f?event=16960566
ARTES VOCALES
presents
CANTARES MEXICANOS CONCERT
featuring a special performance of
Joseph Julian Gonzalez'
MISA AZTECA
http://misaazteca.com/
with renowned Tenor
Eduardo Villa .
https://www.operamusica.com/artist/eduardo-villa/#biography
and guest artist,
Christopher Garcia
http://christophergarciamusic.com/
TICKET INFORMATION
~Tickets:
https://www.tinyurl.com/cantaresmexicanos
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rehearsing,
recording,
and
filming
with way too many to mention
rock
jazz
world
indigenous
classical and more
will announce when officially released
2019
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DECEMBER
DECEMBER 7 & 8, 2017 @ 7:30P
at the Cathedral of our Lady of the Angels
Produced by Latino Theater Company in association with the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angelsla virgen de guadalupe, dios inantzinWritten by EVELINA FERNANDEZ
A gift of love, hope and faith to the City of the Angels. La Virgen de Guadalupe,
Dios Inantzin is the story of an indigenous peasant’s vision of the Virgin Mary
that has become a theatrical cornerstone at Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral
for over a decade.
This beautiful pageant play, with music, dance and a universal message of faith,
love and perseverance, appeals to many people, regardless of race, language or religion.
Join the tens of thousands who have become transfixed by the story of Juan Diego,
a peasant from Tepeyac.
www.thelatc.org/lavirgen
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