Direct from Cuba: Orquesta Aragon – San Francisco Bay – 13 August 2010

Posted onJuly 31, 2010

http://www.AragonAtZellerbach.com

Direct from Cuba
Orquesta Aragón
70th Anniversary celebration

University of California, Berkeley
Zellerbach hall 
August 13, 2010 – friday, 8pm

Come enjoy the 70th Anniversary Celebration of Orquesta Aragón, in their first-ever Zellerbach Hall performance. Founded in 1939, and performing continuously to sold-out audiences worldwide, Orquesta Aragón plays authentic Cuban music with a multi-generational appeal and has recorded over 100 albums. Director Rafael Lay, son of an earlier leader of the group, brings to us the group’s beautiful orchestration, performance excellence, and music styles – from charanga to cha-cha-chá, son fusions and more. This is a timely celebration of seven decades of Cuban music and culture.

Buy Tickets Here

More information:
http://www.AragonAtZellerbach.com


Orquesta Aragon – en VIDEO:

“El Tiki Tiki” – 1964

“Pare Cochero” – 1964

“Baile Descarga Danzon”

“Tema de Orquesta Aragon” (Theme)

art of the week 8/3Fwd: a new painting

Posted onJuly 31, 2010

La Virgin de Abundancia watches over Arizona
via Artists Against AZ 1070
(click to enlarge)

art of the week 8/3. I will send the text Sunday

———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Chris Faltis <cjfaltis@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 12:49 PM
Subject: a new painting
To: ninaserrano34 <ninaserrano34@gmail.com>

Hola Nina,

I want to thank you again for the support you have given me with my art. I am sending you a piece that i have been reworking. It is called
Be Vigilant 24X36 oil on canvas.
Chris
Christian Faltis, PhD
Professor, Dolly & David Fiddyment Chair in Teacher Education
Director of Teacher Education
School of Education
University of California, Davis
530-752-4036

Posted onJuly 27, 2010

La Raza Chronicles is preempted this week for a KPFA fund drive special, and will return after the drive with news of the Americas, community affairs, health, musica and poesia…
We encourage you to donate generously in support of the programing we bring you throughout the year. KPFA offers books, CDs, DVDs, and other premiums for subscribing to the station during the drive, by phone or on the web. Go to the KPFA website at: www.kpfa.org
Meanwhile, enjoy some featured programs from La Raza Chronicles:

La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, June 8, 2010
A visit with Chilean artist Osvaldo Torres’ exhibit; a report with Diana Block and story read by Danny Glover inspired by the case of the Cuban 5; interview with Maka Muñoz of Palabra Radio and Pete Tridish of Prometheus Radio on their work in Mexico, with US immigrant communities to establish independent community radio stations.

Listen NOW:   La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, June 8, 2010

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La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, June 8, 2010

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La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Mr. Chuch interviews Benjamin Bratt on his new film, “La MISSION”. Also includes: News Headlines from the Americas, a report on hate crimes in Puerto Rico and visits from musician Rupa, and poet Avotcja.

Listen NOW:   La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, June 1, 2010

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La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Featuring a discussion of the beautiful Mission Murals with Annice Jacoby and Patricia Rodriquez; a highlight of the exciting music of Fuga and Los Cojolites; News Headlines from the Americas and the word on the “Streets of Aztlan.”

Listen NOW:   La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, May 25, 2010

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La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, April 27, 2010
A May Day celebration time for international working people and Mother Earth’s spring; poetic commentary on the upcoming racial-profiling legislation in Arizona; Ecology; Streets of Aztlan; and music scholar Ned Sublette shares his insights on the music of Haiti.

Listen NOW:   La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, April 27, 2010

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La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, April 13, 2010
A spotlight on Venezuela with analyst George Ciccariello-Maher; interviews with Susana Baca: Afro-Peruvian folk/jazz and with Gabriela Lena Frank: Classical/Latin American themes; and word on the Streets of Aztlan.

Listen NOW:   La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, April 13, 2010

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La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Honoring Dolores Huerta’s 80th birthday; Blanca Sandoval performing songs for the upcoming Cesar Chavez parade and a health report on Safetyfest. News from the Americas and musica y mucho mas…

Listen NOW:   La Raza Chronicles – Saturday, April 6, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, April 6, 2010

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La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, March 16, 2010
A discussion with Francia Marquez on Colombia’s black communities struggle against multi-national mining interests;. the happenings at San Francisco’s Clinica Martin Baro; Jeremy Goodfeather brings a song from his latest album; and a calendar listing of upcoming events.

Listen NOW:   La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, March 16 2010

Produced by Vanessa Bohm, Carmen Andrea Rivera, Emiliano Echeverria, Julieta Kusnir, Mr. Chuch Longoria, Clay “CTone” Leander and Nina Serrano

More program info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/37

Cronicas De La Raza 27 July 2010 – KPFA FM

Posted onJuly 27, 2010

Tuesdays at 7:00pm, Cronicas De La Raza comes to you con entrevistas, cultura y musica de la comunidad sin fronteras.

Hosted by Nina Serrano.

Live on the air – Tuesdays 7 pm PST:
KPFA 94.1 FMSan Francisco Bay/Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FMBerkeley
KFCF 88.1 FMFresno
Live on the web: www.kpfa.org

Audio Archive (available after live broadcast)

Listen NOW:
La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Hear previous broadcasts:
http://www.LaRazaChronicles.org

More info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/37

Cronicas De La Raza 27 July 2010 – KPFA FM

Posted onJuly 27, 2010

This week, La Raza Chronicles is pre-empted for the KPFA Summer Fund Drive. We encourage you to donate to KPFA by phone or on-line at www.kpfa.org. If you can, please mention that you are supporting La Raza Chronicles we would appreciate it. Gracias!

You can also join our La Raza Chronicles’ Facebook group page. We also have available our more recent programs listed below for your listening pleasure – in case you missed them. Just Click below …and enjoy!

KPFA live on the web: www.kpfa.org

La Virgin de Abundancia watches over Arizona
via Artists Against AZ 1070
(click to enlarge)


 


La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Featuring: a report on the illegal information leak in Utah aimed at immigrants, a public affairs commentary by musician John Santos on the trial for the killing of Oscar Grant; an interview with Camilo Landau on the music of Carne Cruda; the word on the Streets of Aztlan with guest, American Indian movement leader Tony Gonzalez.

Listen NOW: La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, July 20, 2010

 


La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, July 13, 2010
A report from Puerto Rico with Human Rights activist Hiram Lozada, health reform with Elizabeth Barajas-Román the Director of Policy at National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health. Journalist and political prisoner, and a sneak preview review of Oliver Stone’s new movie: “South of the Border.”

Listen NOW: La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, July 13, 2010

 


La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, July 6, 2010
A special report on the SOA Watch Encuentro of Peoples with Theresa Cameranesi of SOA Watch and John Lindsay-Poland of the Fellowship Of Reconciliation. Professor Roberto Rodriguez of Arizona joins us to give a first hand account of the battle on the ground for ethnic studies and against racial profiling.

Listen NOW: La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, July 6, 2010

 


La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Mexican Futbol Reporter Aline Arnot live from the World Cup in South Africa; News Headlines from the Americas; a report on Honduras a year after the coup with songs by Honduran Nueva Trova singer, Karla Lara; the word on the Streets of Aztlan.

Listen NOW: La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, June 29, 2010

 


La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Reports from the US Social Forum, Francisco X Alarcon on the Facebook Poets’ Protests against SB 1070, a walk through the Streets of Aztlan.

Listen NOW: La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, June 22, 2010

 


La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Artist Susana Aragon discusses her adventures in art and education, poet Jorge Argueta tells of the First Annual Children’s Poetry Festival in El Salvador, Meldy Hernandez shares her pioneering work blending drama and health education as she explores issues around childbirth and mortality. Kim Shuck explains the Native American view of their artifacts and remains held in museums.

Listen NOW: La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, June 15, 2010

 


La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, June 8, 2010
A visit with Chilean artist Osvaldo Torres’ exhibit; a report with Diana Block and story read by Danny Glover inspired by the case of the Cuban 5; interview with Maka Muñoz of Palabra Radio and Pete Tridish of Prometheus Radio on their work in Mexico, with US immigrant communities to establish independent community radio stations.

Listen NOW:   La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, June 8, 2010

 


La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Mr. Chuch interviews Benjamin Bratt on his new film, “La MISSION”. Also includes: News Headlines from the Americas, a report on hate crimes in Puerto Rico and visits from musician Rupa, and poet Avotcja.

Listen NOW:   La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, June 1, 2010

 


La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Featuring a discussion of the beautiful Mission Murals with Annice Jacoby and Patricia Rodriquez; a highlight of the exciting music of Fuga and Los Cojolites; News Headlines from the Americas and the word on the “Streets of Aztlan.”

Listen NOW:   La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, May 25, 2010

 


Produced by Vanessa Bohm, Carmen Andrea Rivera, Emiliano Echeverria, Julieta Kusnir, Mr. Chuch Longoria, Clay “CTone” Leander and Nina Serrano

More program info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/37

Direct from Cuba: Orquesta Aragon Radio Cuba Canta – KPFA FM

Posted onJuly 27, 2010

This month’s Radio Cuba Canta presents our special mix of Afro-Cuban music seasoned with a tribute to Orquesta Aragon; including rare airchecks from Cuba in anticipation of their visit here next month on August 13. (see info below for details)

Produced by Emiliano Echeverria

Live Broadcast: Saturday – July 24, 2010
9 pm PST – San Francisco Bay Area
12 midnight EST – NY/Miami/San Juan PR/ y la Habana, Cuba
KPFA 94.1 FM – in Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM – Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM – Fresno

Audio Archive

Listen:
Radio Cuba Canta– Saturday, July 24, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta– Saturday, July 24, 2010

KPFA FM live on the web at:
www.kpfa.org

more program info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/48247

Radio Cuba Canta broadcasts monthly on KPFA-FM during Con Sabor, a weekly program featuring the best in Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Caribbean music hosted by executive producer Luis Medina.

 

http://www.AragonAtZellerbach.com

Direct from Cuba
Orquesta Aragón
70th Anniversary celebration

University of California, Berkeley
Zellerbach hall 
August 13, 2010 – friday, 8pm

Come enjoy the 70th Anniversary Celebration of Orquesta Aragón, in their first-ever Zellerbach Hall performance. Founded in 1939, and performing continuously to sold-out audiences worldwide, Orquesta Aragón plays authentic Cuban music with a multi-generational appeal and has recorded over 100 albums. Director Rafael Lay, son of an earlier leader of the group, brings to us the group’s beautiful orchestration, performance excellence, and music styles – from charanga to cha-cha-chá, son fusions and more. This is a timely celebration of seven decades of Cuban music and culture.

Buy Tickets Here

More information:
http://www.AragonAtZellerbach.com


Orquesta Aragon – en VIDEO:

“El Tiki Tiki” – 1964

“Pare Cochero” – 1964

“Baile Descarga Danzon”

“Tema de Orquesta Aragon” (Theme)

24 July 2010 – Cuba Canta con Emiliano Echeverria – KPFA FM

Posted onJuly 25, 2010

This month’s Radio Cuba Canta presents our special mix of Afro-Cuban music seasoned with a tribute to Orquesta Aragon; including rare airchecks from Cuba in anticipation of their visit here next month. Also there will be ticket givaways and, in addition, our Community Music Calandar is permenently moved to 9:30 (12:30) starting with this program. Heard on KPFA FM in the SF Bay Area and on the Web at www.kpfa.org.

Produced by Emiliano Echeverria

Live Broadcast: Saturday – July 24, 2010
9 pm PST – San Francisco Bay Area
12 midnight EST – NY/Miami/San Juan PR/ y la Habana, Cuba
KPFA 94.1 FM – in Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM – Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM – Fresno

Audio Archive (available after live broadcast)

Listen:
Radio Cuba Canta– Saturday, July 24, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta– Saturday, July 24, 2010

KPFA FM live on the web at:
www.kpfa.org

more program info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/48247

Radio Cuba Canta broadcasts monthly on KPFA-FM during Con Sabor, a weekly program featuring the best in Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Caribbean music hosted by executive producer Luis Medina.

Tonite: 31 July 2010 – Cuba Canta con Emiliano Echeverria – KPFA FM

Posted onJuly 24, 2010

This week, Radio Cuba Canta offers a special broadcast during KPFA’s summer fund drive, including the music of Peruchín, Orquesta Melodias del 40, Casino de la Playa, Nelo Sosa, and Conjunto Matamoros, as well as Cuban Jazz sounds from Chucho Valdez and Irakere, Tata Guines and Walfredo de los Reyes with Ricardo Abreu of Los Papines.

For your support to the station, also offer tickets to the Bay Area appearance of Orquesta Aragon on Friday, August 13th at Zellerbach Hall (at the U.C. Berkeley Campus). Please call and become a member today, or pledge on-line at www.kpfa.org.

Produced by Emiliano Echeverria
Engineer Clay ‘C-Tone’ Leander at the controls.
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores

Live Broadcast: Saturday – July 31, 2010
9 pm PST – San Francisco Bay Area
12 midnight EST – NY/Miami/San Juan PR/ y la Habana, Cuba
KPFA 94.1 FM – in Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM – Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM – Fresno

Audio Archive (available after live broadcast)

Listen:
Radio Cuba Canta– Saturday, July 31, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta– Saturday, July 31, 2010

KPFA FM live on the web at:
www.kpfa.org

more program info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archives/index.php?show=55

Radio Cuba Canta broadcasts monthly on KPFA-FM during Con Sabor, a weekly program featuring the best in Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Caribbean music hosted by executive producer Luis Medina.

Direct from Cuba: Orquesta Aragon – San Francisco Bay – 13 August 2010

Posted onJuly 24, 2010

http://www.AragonAtZellerbach.com

Direct from Cuba
Orquesta Aragón
70th Anniversary celebration

University of California, Berkeley
Zellerbach hall 
August 13, 2010 – friday, 8pm

Come enjoy the 70th Anniversary Celebration of Orquesta Aragón, in their first-ever Zellerbach Hall performance. Founded in 1939, and performing continuously to sold-out audiences worldwide, Orquesta Aragón plays authentic Cuban music with a multi-generational appeal and has recorded over 100 albums. Director Rafael Lay, son of an earlier leader of the group, brings to us the group’s beautiful orchestration, performance excellence, and music styles – from charanga to cha-cha-chá, son fusions and more. This is a timely celebration of seven decades of Cuban music and culture.

Buy Tickets Here

More information:
http://www.AragonAtZellerbach.com


Orquesta Aragon – en VIDEO:

“El Tiki Tiki” – 1964

“Pare Cochero” – 1964

“Baile Descarga Danzon”

“Tema de Orquesta Aragon” (Theme)

Next Broadcast: Radio Cuba Canta 25 July 2010 – KPFA FM

Posted onJuly 22, 2010

This weekend, Radio Cuba Canta offers a mix of great Cuban music, beginning with cantos to the Orishas, Rumba and Son. We’ll hear some Danzones from the near and distant past plus some 1950s Charanga sounds, include a mix of some 60s and 70s Cuban sounds, the Community Music Calendar from Ron Flores, and conclude with some great Timba and Cuban Hip-hop.

Visit us at our new Facebook page: Radio Cuba Canta-KPFA-FM

Produced by Emiliano Echeverria

Next Live Broadcast: Saturday – July 25, 2010
9 pm PST – San Francisco Bay Area
12 midnight EST – NY/Miami/San Juan PR/ y la Habana, Cuba
KPFA 94.1 FM – in Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM – Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM – Fresno

LISTEN to previous broadcasts & specials of Radio Cuba Canta with Cuban music historian
Emiliano Echeverria from his collection of rare and vintage Cuban music recordings:

Broadcast Tribute to Francisco Aguabella
Listen NOW:   Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, June 26, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, June 26, 2010

Broadcast Tribute to Graciela Perez: 1915-2010
Listen NOW:   Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, April 24, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, April 24, 2010

90th Birthday Tribute to Benny Moré
Listen NOW:   Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, August 29, 2009

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, August 29, 2009

Mujeres de la musica cubana / Women of Cuban Music
Listen NOW:   Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, March 28, 2009

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, March 28, 2009

Tribute to Ricardo Abreu – aka Papin of Los Papines
Listen NOW:   Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, May 30, 2009

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, May 30, 2009

Tributo a Joe Cuba and ‘Cachaito’ Lopez
Listen NOW:   Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, February 28, 2009

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, February 28, 2009

Listen to KPFA FM live on the web at:
www.kpfa.org