The Americas in New York: Music and Meaning
The Americas in New York: Music and Meaning
Music of the Americas' "The Americas in New York" series features artists with roots in Colombia, Bolivia, Argentina, and Puerto Rico and spans opera, jazz, and folk styles.
Last fall, we introduced the series "The Americas in New York," a statement that encompasses the reality of communities across the boroughs of New York City.
Bolivian vocalist Gian-Carla Tisera, who was classically trained in opera, recently released her debut solo album Nora la Bella with Cuban jazz pianist Elio Villafranca. The album fuses folk songs and musical styles from her native Bolivia. One such example is "Señora Chichera," based on a traditional Bolivian tinku with live dancers:
