LA CANCION DESDE ABAJO PRESENTS
Mexican singer songwriter " ALFONSO MAYA"
- When
- Sat Jul 17, 2010
- Where
- Caffe Frascati
- Time
- 8 pm
- Cost
- $10
- Tags
- Arts
Description
Alfonso Maya is one of the most talented singer-writers in the vibrant and diverse singer-songwriter scene in Mexico. His mastery of trova – featuring acoustic balladry and social protest song — and the combination of insightful, poetic lyrics with contagious melodies has earned him a wide following in Latin America and the U.S.He has a classic voice for latino ballad, a gift for creating haunting melodies, exceedingly creative with rhythms - combining elements of bossa nova, jazz, funk, rock, pop, folk, son jarocho, and other world rhythms to produce rhythmic creations that are unique and inimitable.
Alfonso was flown to participate in the 2006 Central Asian Music Festival, which was held that year in Astana, Kazakhstan where he won the award for best song arrangement. Has shared the stage with some of the most venerated artists in Latin American music, including Héctor Infanzón, Mexicanto and Fernando Delgadillo. * Included on the compilation of best Trova songs of Mexico called "1, 2, 3 por la trova," produced by Fonarte Latino, and including the best Trova songs from Mexican artists. Alfonso has released two studio discs: Giros y Giros(2001) and Tarot (2004). He is currently at work on his third album.
More Info
- Link
- http://www.alfonsomaya.net
- Call
- 408.390.6112
- Contact Form (account required)
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