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Music of Latin America
Comparsa
21 January 2012
21 January 2012
Funding support is provided by The Fund for the Arts
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21 Jan 2012 • Saturday
8 pm
WV Culture Center
Latin Dance Workshop
FREE - 7 pm
WV Culture Center
Comparsa is an acoustic world beat ensemble dedicated to exploring the rhythms and melodies of various cultures. Influences are derived from Latin America, Africa, Spain, and the Caribbean.
Performances include everything from salsa and merengue to gypsy styles, Bossa Nova, and Venezuelan folk music. A multicultural feast for the ears, Comparsa is always eager to educate, entertain, and transport their audiences to another era or continent.
Eduardo J. Canelón is a native of Venezuela who moved to the USA when he was 10 years old and was raised in Elkins, WV. He is the leader and founder of ¡Comparsa¡. Eduardo is the lead vocalist, classical guitarist, and also a percussionist.
Elizabeth Segessenman, originally from Pennsylvania, plays flute, auxiliary percussion and sings back-up vocals with Comparsa. A graduate of WVU, she teaches elementary music in Kanawha County and private lessons at Gorby's Music Store, judges marching band competitions for the National Judges Association, is Eduaro's partner during Latin dance workshops.
Deron Sodaro, electric bass guitar and back-up vocals, hails from Charleston, WV where he also currently plays with the Voodoo Katz. In addition to being a very competent soundman, his 20 year musical experience includes playing with the Steve Himes Connection as well as many groups both in West Virginia and in the Portland, OR area.
Randraiz Wharton was born in Davis, raised in Elkins, studied mathematics at UNC - Chapel Hill and La Universidad Complutense de Madrid, and recently moved to Fairmont. He works as a Title Researcher during the week and plays drum set with Comparsa and keyboards with several other musical groups on weekends when he is not in NYC or traveling outside of the country.
Austin Seybert is a n ative of Bridgeport, WV. He is currently studying at Marshall University as a Jazz Studies/Music Education major. Musical influences are JJ Johnson, Carl Fontana, Clark Terry and many others.
8 pm
WV Culture Center
Latin Dance Workshop
FREE - 7 pm
WV Culture Center
Comparsa is an acoustic world beat ensemble dedicated to exploring the rhythms and melodies of various cultures. Influences are derived from Latin America, Africa, Spain, and the Caribbean.
Performances include everything from salsa and merengue to gypsy styles, Bossa Nova, and Venezuelan folk music. A multicultural feast for the ears, Comparsa is always eager to educate, entertain, and transport their audiences to another era or continent.
Eduardo J. Canelón is a native of Venezuela who moved to the USA when he was 10 years old and was raised in Elkins, WV. He is the leader and founder of ¡Comparsa¡. Eduardo is the lead vocalist, classical guitarist, and also a percussionist.
Elizabeth Segessenman, originally from Pennsylvania, plays flute, auxiliary percussion and sings back-up vocals with Comparsa. A graduate of WVU, she teaches elementary music in Kanawha County and private lessons at Gorby's Music Store, judges marching band competitions for the National Judges Association, is Eduaro's partner during Latin dance workshops.
Deron Sodaro, electric bass guitar and back-up vocals, hails from Charleston, WV where he also currently plays with the Voodoo Katz. In addition to being a very competent soundman, his 20 year musical experience includes playing with the Steve Himes Connection as well as many groups both in West Virginia and in the Portland, OR area.
Randraiz Wharton was born in Davis, raised in Elkins, studied mathematics at UNC - Chapel Hill and La Universidad Complutense de Madrid, and recently moved to Fairmont. He works as a Title Researcher during the week and plays drum set with Comparsa and keyboards with several other musical groups on weekends when he is not in NYC or traveling outside of the country.
Austin Seybert is a n ative of Bridgeport, WV. He is currently studying at Marshall University as a Jazz Studies/Music Education major. Musical influences are JJ Johnson, Carl Fontana, Clark Terry and many others.
LatinMusicWV.com
Facebook page for Comparsa, click here.
Need more information about this concert? Call 304.415.3668
Facebook page for Comparsa, click here.
Need more information about this concert? Call 304.415.3668
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Senior: $10
Student: $5
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Venue
WV Culture Center Theater
State Capitol Complex in Charleston, WV.
The venue is located intersection of Greenbrier Street [Exit 99 of I-64 / I-77] and Washington Street East.
Driving directions and map
State Capitol Complex in Charleston, WV.
The venue is located intersection of Greenbrier Street [Exit 99 of I-64 / I-77] and Washington Street East.
Driving directions and map
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