These are excerpts pertaining Bolivia, from an interesting book about the history of the Carnival in the World [if you want to read the whole paper, please use the link provided at the end, thank you]: OVERVIEW This teacher curriculum guide was developed in conjunction with the traveling exhibition ¡CARNAVAL!, that was produced at the…
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Willy Claure, Bolivian artist in love with our cueca!
Anahi Cazas reprots for Pagina Siete: WILLY CLAURE, BOLIVIANO CANTAUTOR RESIDING IN SWITZERLAND “I married the “cueca” and will accompany me to the end” The singer, who lives 18 years abroad, visited Bolivia to present his latest album “Cuecas not for dance” [Cuecas para no bailar]. As soon as he finished recording his latest album…
Bolivians Ignacio Val and Gian-Carla Tisera are shaping up for the Grammy
Milen Saavedra reports for Pagina Siete: CATEGORY IN LATIN POP ROCK The Bolivian Ignacio Val is shaping up for the Grammy Nominees for the 57th edition of the awards will be announced the first week of December. “We are on the ballot for the Grammy Latino Pop Rock. We are waiting for the results,” said…
Music for quena [Bolivian flute] wins composition prize
El Diario reports: Music for quena [Bolivian flute] wins composition prize “Four Pieces for flute and chamber orchestra” by Rodrigo Miguel Llanque Montaño, is the winning National Composition Prize ‘Orlando Alandia Pantoja’ for this year, as declared by the Jury, composed by Alberto Villalpando, Javier Parrado and Edgar Alandia. The event, organized by the Oruro…
ART EXHIBIT ON DISCRIMINATION
La Prensa reports: COLLECTIVE SHOWS ART EXHIBIT ON DISCRIMINATION In order to show discriminatory attitudes that are also a form of passive exercise violence, the group of muralists called Patunka Octubre will express these behaviors through their artwork. [picture was obtained when searching for “Bolivia discrimination pics”] The exhibition will be inaugurated today at the…
Mariela Gonzales: “They said that entering the Teatro Colón was difficult, but I did”
Milen Saavedra reports for Pagina Siete: “They said that entering the Teatro Colón was difficult, but I did” The artist was part of the cast of the Society of Julio Bocca, one of the best dancers in the world, and she was artistic director of the Oficial Ballet. Mariela Gonzales, one of the first most…
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