Posts Tagged ‘ Western Arts Alliance ’

Sexy Chamber Music with a Tango Twist: A CD Review of LA CAMORRA TANGO – 15 YEARS and a Compelling Interview with the Pioneering Quintet

By | December 6th, 2010 | Category: CD Reviews, Indie Hotspot, Indie Hotspot Feature | 28 comments
Sexy Chamber Music with a Tango Twist: A CD Review of LA CAMORRA TANGO – 15 YEARS and a Compelling Interview with the Pioneering Quintet

Astor Piazzolla’s music is no doubt the main influence of “La Camorra’s” music. But we should say that from the very beginning we’ve arranged and composed our own tango pieces, and nowadays I would say that we’ve reached our own sound—La Camorra’s sound.


MARK MASRI LA VOCE – The Canadian Tenor with a Voice Like Butter Spreading a Message of Tolerance and Acceptance Through His Music

By | September 11th, 2010 | Category: CD Reviews, Indie Hotspot | 1 Comment »
MARK MASRI LA VOCE – The Canadian Tenor with a Voice Like Butter Spreading a Message of Tolerance and Acceptance Through His Music

After a recent stint at WAA (Western Arts Alliance) in Long Beach, California, I had the pleasure of listening to one of the most beautiful male voices I have ever heard live.  Mark Masri performed Wednesday, September 1, at the Beacon Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Long Beach.  I suppose I should give a little history.  WAA is a nonprofit sector that supports venue presenters for the performing arts centers.   Many presenters come to this annual conference to find their acts to book for […]