Agustín Barrios Tribute 2021
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All videos will be available starting at 7pm on May 8th, 2021
FEATURING
Narration by Ramsés Calderón, Barrios Scholar and Archivist
Performance by Erez Sussman, Musician and Producer
Performance by Erez Sussman, Musician and Producer
Erez Sussman
Erez will be the featured performer for Casa Maiz’ video tribute to Agustín Barrios
Erez is a composer, performer, and recording artist in many styles and has received numerous awards and grants including a National Gold Medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music, The Toronto Guitar Society's President's Award, FACTOR and Ontario Arts Council grants, and a Masters degree in Performance from the University of Toronto. He continues performing live with concerts usually featuring his band replete with upright bass and expanded rhythm section, percussionists, and vocals. Erez continues to record and compose various works for ensemble, solo guitar, and film. He is an artist in several disciplines, as well as being a Certified Arborist (ISA) and a 2nd degree Black Belt (Ronin Kai Karate).
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Ramsés Calderón
Ramsés is lending us his extensive knowledge on the subject of Agustín Barrios, as well as narrating our original video project commemorating the life of the artist.
Currently residing Gatineau Quebec, Ramses was born in San Salvador, El Salvador. His music career began at the age of 11, playing the marimba and performing in recitals. He has been living and performing in Canada since 2000.
Having studied in the tradition of Agustin Barrios Mangoré, Ramses incorporates traditional instruments and rhythms into his music and compositions. The result of his creation process is a unique fusion of classical, traditional and popular music that reflects the richness of humanity. His distinguished musical achievements have enabled him to participate in many cultural events in countries including El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Panama, Cuba, Paraguay, Uruguay and Canada. |
Land Acknowledgement
We wish to acknowledge this land on which Casa Maíz operates. For thousands of years it has been the land of many Nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples. Today this meeting place is still home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island. This territory is protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampun Belt Covenant, which requires that those who inhabit the land share it peaceably and care for it.
PROJECT CREDITS
Rodolfo Peña Aguilera: Videography
Luis Rojas: Lighting and Set Design Erez Sussman: Video and Audio Editing Sara Rodriguez: Digital Strategy and Graphic Design Patricia Casas: Social Media Coordination Nasseem Hakimian: Project Management Additional footage and archival materials provided by Ramsés Calderón, from the "Calderón Archives" Presented by Casa Maíz Cultural Centre Produced by Erez Sussman Support by Ontario Arts Council |