Landscapes of Latin America Concert

Latin American music is its original blending of the variety of styles that arrived in The Americas and became influential, from the early Spanish and European Baroque to the contrasting beats of the African rhythms. One of the main characteristics of Latin American music is its diversity, from the lively rhythms and wonderful lyrical melodies. Spain as well as South America have long and rich musical history full of captivating sounds and characters. This program highlights some of the highly developed rhythmic patterns, featuring a number of styles, concepts, instrumentation and structures. For this program we will be performing music selections by Lecuona, Piazzolla, Fuentes and Villa-Lobos among others. About LORCAS MUSIC SOCIETY : In collaboration with performers and colleagues from different musical backgrounds, we are dedicated to serve our society supporting and collaborating with organizations to promote diverse music. We are committed to enrich the life of a community engaging diverse groups in a variety of settings. As performers and artists, we dedicate much of our life to promote the culture, education, and preservation of many unique heritages from around the world working on music from different genres and composers. We believe that lived experiences through music, in their many aspects, are a vital part of the life of people and in collaboration we enhance those experiences by sharing our passion for music and inspiring peace thorough music.