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Cristian Perez Quartet at Montpelier Arts Center
Courtesy of Liz Fixsen | Posted on September 6, 2016
Where
Montpelier Arts Center
9652 Muirkirk Road
Laurel, MD
Map
301-490-2329
When
Fri, September 23, 2016
8:00 pm
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Musicians
About
Argentine guitarist Cristian Perez weaves many genres of world music together to create a delightful evening of music. With a strong foundation in classical, jazz, and South American music, he crafts a singular voice, rich in sensitivity and nuance. The strands of his musical tapestry include a beloved folk song from the South American Andes, “El Condor Pasa,” performed in Afro-Cuban style; a famous Argentine composition, “Libertango” by Astor Piazolla, played with a tango/fusion vibe; the American standard “Moon River” interpreted as a 6/8 Argentine “zamba,” and the Indian-influenced original composition, “The Persistent Elephant,” a popular selection from Perez’ 2016 debut album, Anima Mundi...