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<br />“HITN has activated all of its digital properties to provide information and guidance during these critical times. Our high levels of reach and position are allowing us to connect with the audience in an active and meaningful way”, said Maximiliano Vaccaro, Vice President of Digital Services for HITN.<br /><br />In addition, HITN.TV, the channel’s website, is offering special content dedicated to helping viewers stay active and relaxed while at home or under quarantine, including exercise, yoga, and meditation programs, as well as creative ideas that include activities to do with the whole family without leaving home.<br /><br />“It is quite evident that our viewers have heeded the #YoMeQuedoEnCasa call and are enjoying the high-quality programming HITN offers Hispanic families. This adds up to what we have been observing over the last several months, where the network’s numbers have been on a consistent uptrend, week after week out-performing itself, delivering the highest Total day numbers HITN has seen in the history of its measurement, especially during Prime time. With top programs like Al Descubierto, Tesoros de Asia, Mundo Salvaje con Ron Magill, Centro Médico, and Historia de la vida, among many more, Hispanic families continue to prove that HITN is the network of choice for entertaining and educational content in Spanish,” said Erika Vogt-Lowell, Director of Programming and Acquisitions for HITN.<br /><br />For more information on HITN’s coronavirus campaign visit: <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jwplayer.com%2Fpreviews%2FcbOI8xNA-TlEIfZWJ&esheet=52194966&newsitemid=20200326005658&lan=en-US&anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jwplayer.com%2Fpreviews%2FcbOI8xNA-TlEIfZWJ&index=2&md5=78721b09747cd35b40126b8f7ff52411"></a><a href="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/cbOI8xNA-TlEIfZWJ">https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/cbOI8xNA-TlEIfZWJ</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />HITN-TV is a leading Spanish-language media company that offers educational and cultural programming for the whole family. It reaches more than 44 million viewers in the US and Puerto Rico via DIRECTV, DIRECTV NOW, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter Spectrum, Mediacom, CenturyLink Prism and Altice. For more information, please visit <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitn.org&esheet=52194966&newsitemid=20200326005658&lan=en-US&anchor=www.hitn.org&index=3&md5=d89a4e4f252dbda47e2d920e479020fa">www.hitn.org</a>.</div>
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<b>On February 8, 2020, the Vida de Oro Foundation will be giving away prom dresses for the second year in a row, but this year it will include young men’s attire as well. </b><br /><br /><b>SACRAMENTO, CA</b> – The Vida de Oro Foundation, a public benefit nonprofit organization, has been informed by Quota International of Oroville and LULUs.com, that they will be contributing 1,700 prom dresses and some new shoes for this year’s prom dress giveaway. <br /><br />Established in 2016 and best known for producing the annual Sacramento Taco Festival, the Vida de Oro Foundation received over 600 prom dresses last year that were saved from the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California. With the help of the media and Sacramento Councilmembers Angelique Ashby and Allen Warren, the Foundation gave away over 500 dresses to young women representing 73 different schools from throughout Sacramento and as far away as Fresno, Oakland, and Corning, California. <br /><br />“This event creates an opportunity for young women to participate in a very important passage of life, attending their Prom,” says Mina Perez, President/CEO of the Vida de Oro Foundation. “And last year we had many requests from young men, but we were not set up to provide them suits. This year with donations from Armando Flores and CAFFE, and Sacramento KIWANAS we’ll be able to include young men.” <br /><br />The dresses, which vary in sizes, are donated under the condition that they be given away and not sold. With the assistance of U-HAUL, the dresses and suits will be given away at the former Wonder Bread building located at 1324 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA. <br /><br />“All students need to be accompanied by a parent or responsible guardian and be attending a high school,” adds Perez. “I firmly believe as this is an American Tradition and no student should be left out from attending their Prom because they did not have the right formal attire.” <br /><br />Anyone interested in learning more about this giveaway can visit us at <a href="http://www.vidadeoro.org/">www.vidadeoro.org</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:vida@vidadeoro.com">vida@vidadeoro.com</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><!-- smartlook includes -->
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<br />By <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/bio/9121/Ed+Goldman">Ed Goldman</a> – Contributing columnist<br />Aug 12, 2019, 11:30am EDT<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/search/results?q=Mina%20Perez">Mina Perez</a>, the founder and executive director of nonprofit arts group The Via de Oro Foundation, doesn’t let a little thing stop her, like currently lacking an office in which to hold a meeting. Accordingly, when I meet with her last week, she drives up in a van that contains not only Adrian — her husband of 36 years and “partner-in-everything,” as he says with a grin — but also a folding table and chairs, tablecloth, bottles of water, a bag of chocolate chip cookies and a new box of crayons “just for you.” She says it with a maternal smile that makes me feel like I’m 7 years old again.<br /><br />The couple sets up our alfresco conference room in a shady spot behind the old Wonder Bread/Hostess plant on Arden Way, which was bought by U-Haul several years ago and converted into storage facilities. “U-Haul is building our new offices,” <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/search/results?q=Adrian%20Perez">Adrian Perez</a> says. The DIY hauling and storage firm “likes being involved in local communities,” he adds.<br /><br />Vida de Oro, which <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/search/results?q=Mina%20Perez">Mina Perez</a> says can be translated as "golden life" or "golden path," has been otherwise carving its own way through the wilderness of regional arts nonprofits since its founding 11 years ago. “My goal was to remove stereotypes and stigmas often associated with Latino arts,” she says. The premier Vida de Oro Folk Art Festival was held in 2009. “It attracted artists, artisans, poets, performers and food vendors,” she says. Five more folk festivals were held in ensuing years. “We drew an average of 1,500 visitors to each event,” she says. The festival then disappeared for a year and returned as the Sacramento Taco Festival. Its fifth iteration under its new name was held on the grounds of the U Haul campus this past June.<div>
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Vida de Oro also made a foray into this year’s <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/profile/company/org_xx_05cd57bc76a311e9af6512c1e58b58b2">Wide Open Walls </a>mural competition — and on Aug. 17, from 1 to 4 p.m., it will be working with the downtown Sacramento Macy's store on a back-to-school promotion, during which customers spending $75 or more will receive gift boxes assembled by the Perezes. The boxes “will have pencils, crayons, tape” and other traditional, possibly even quaint, classroom and craft supplies.<br /><br />The Perezes are both retired state employees and both 63 years old. <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/search/results?q=Mina%20Perez">Mina Perez</a> has been an artist all of her life. She volunteered as a library assistant in the Sacramento Public Library’s branch in Del Paso Heights, where the couple, who had made their home in North Natomas, now live, “having raised five kids who we encouraged to spread their wings,” she says with undisguised joy. At the library, Perez helped youngsters from the underserved area discover their creative side. “Teachers did that for me when I was young,” she says. <br /><br />Recently, Vida de Oro took on one of its larger-scale community efforts: It was offered prom dresses for distribution to families who couldn’t afford them, by Quota International — a worldwide service organization that helps women, children and the deaf — if the Perezes would come to Chico, where a clothing store had been severely damaged by fires in April 2018, to pick them up. <br /><br />“We expected, what, maybe 45 dresses,” <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/search/results?q=Mina%20Perez">Mina Perez</a> says. “Instead, there were 700 waiting for us!” The couple put the dresses in storage, courtesy U-Haul, “which built four 15-foot-long racks,” she says. Last Feb. 2 — “a rainy day no one should have been out in” — grateful recipients drove “from as far away as Fresno, San Jose and Colusa, representing kids from 73 schools,” to pick out their formals. “Some of the art we do at Via de Oro is simply giving back to the community,” <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/search/results?q=Adrian%20Perez">Adrian Perez</a> says. <br /><br />Yes, but don’t forget those crayons and cookies.<div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: , "arial" , sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Exhibition:</span><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: , "arial" , sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><i style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: futura-pt, Arial, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Testament of the Spirit: Paintings by Eduardo Carrillo (Testamento del espíritu: Pinturas de Eduardo Carrillo)</i><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: futura-pt, Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.5px;" /><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: , "arial" , sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Venue:</span><span style="font-family: , "arial" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"> Crocker Art Museum, 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA</span><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: futura-pt, Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.5px;" /><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: , "arial" , sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dates:</span><span style="font-family: , "arial" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"> June 24 – October 7, 2018</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Above: Eduardo Carrillo,<i style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: futura-pt, Arial, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"> Testament of the Holy Spirit</i></span><span style="font-family: , "arial" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, 1971.Oil on panel, 47 3/4 x 60 in. <br />Crocker Art Museum Purchase with funds from the Maude T. Pook Acquisition Fund, 1972.24</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none; font-family: "cambria"; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; padding: 0in;">Sacramento, Calif. –</span></b><span style="font-family: "cambria"; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"> In June 2018, the Crocker Art
Museum will bring to Sacramento an expansive exhibition of works by Eduardo
Carrillo, a painter, teacher, and social activist known for advancing
recognition of Chicano art and culture in California. His large-scale oil paintings
have been described as mystical, surreal, and visionary, while his intimate
watercolors reflect the artist’s daily life in self-portraits, still lifes, and
images of people and places he held dear. <i style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Testament of the Spirit:
Paintings by Eduardo Carrillo </span></i>(<i style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Testamento del espíritu<span class="redactor-invisible-space">: Pinturas de Eduardo Carrillo) </span></span></i></span>reflects
on the artist’s relationship to his native California as well as to his Mexican
heritage, his early religious upbringing, and the European tradition of art.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Eduardo Carrillo,<i style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: futura-pt, Arial, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"> Self Portrait</i><span style="font-family: , "arial" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">, 1960 Oil on canvas, 84 x 132 in. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: , "arial" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Crocker Art Museum, Promised Gift of Juliette Carrillo and Ruben Carrillo.</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">This bilingual exhibition features more than
60 paintings and watercolors spanning nearly four decades of the artist’s
production, from the late 1950s through the late 1990s. Works on view include a
promised gift to the Crocker by members of the Carrillo family, as well as two
works in the Crocker’s permanent collection.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stated the Museum’s Executive Director and
CEO, Lial Jones, "It is no coincidence that our exhibition title comes
from the painting <i style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Testament of the Holy Spirit</span></i>, which Eduardo Carrillo
painted in his Sacramento home, and was acquired by the Crocker in the 1970s.
We have long collected and exhibited works of art that reflect the diversity of
our community, and I am pleased that we are able to present an entire
exhibition of Carrillo's work, and highlight a bit of Sacramento's Chicano
history."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "cambria"; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;">Born in Santa Monica, California, Eduardo
Carrillo (1937–1997) grew up in Los Angeles. In 1960, he studied for a year at
the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid, where he also assisted with the
restoration of a church altar. As he immersed himself in studies of the
paintings of Hieronymus Bosch, Giorgio de Chirico, El Greco, Diego Velázquez,
and other European artists at the Museo del Prado, Carrillo found life-long
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Eduardo Carrillo,<i style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: futura-pt, Arial, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"> Las Tropicanas</i><span style="font-family: , "arial" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">, 1972–73. Oil on panel, 84 x 132 in. <br />Crocker Art Museum, Promised Gift of Juliette Carrillo and Ruben Carrillo.</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">After returning to the U.S. and earning a
BFA (1962) and MFA (1964) from the University of California, Los Angeles,
Carrillo taught at the University of California, San Diego’s extension program.
He then moved to his paternal ancestral home in Baja, where he and his first
wife, Sheila, founded El Centro Regional de Arte in La Paz, to help revive the
area’s local art traditions. He returned to the U.S. in 1969, and joined the
Chicano civil rights movement El Movimiento, advancing to the forefront of the cause.
During this time, Carrillo collaborated with three other artists to complete
the nine-paneled <i style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Chicano History</span></i> (1970) for the Chicano Studies
Research Center at University of California, Los Angeles—the first Chicano
history mural to be painted at a university in the United States. After the
violent events of the Chicano Moratorium of August 1970 in Los Angeles,
Carrillo moved to Northern California to accept a teaching position at
California State University, Sacramento, and was involved briefly in the Royal
Chicano Air Force, an artists’ collective.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Said Crocker Art Museum Associate Curator
Kristina Gilmore:<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;" />
“Carrillo’s time in Sacramento was brief—just two years—but was truly a turning
point, as it coincided with his growing interest in Chicano art and political
activism. He took these passions with him to the University of California,
Santa Cruz, where he introduced Chicano art into the curriculum and organized
Chicano events and festivals."<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">In the early
1980s, working with Philip Brookman and Tomás Ybarra Frausto, he organized and
directed the multiyear, statewide initiative, <i style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Califas: Chicano Art and
Culture in California</span></i>. This groundbreaking conference included
lectures, exhibitions, oral histories, videos, workshops, and performances. The
landmark event continues to inform and influence the way Chicano art and
culture are considered and presented, just as Carrillo’s art sustains
connection and continues to inspire.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Eduardo Carrillo,<i style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: futura-pt, Arial, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"> Untitled </i><span style="font-family: , "arial" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">(</span><i style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: futura-pt, Arial, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;">Still Life with Santo Niño Candle</i><span style="font-family: , "arial" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">), 1989. <br />Watercolor on paper, 15 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. Private collection, Davis, California.</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">“As seen in his artwork, teaching, and
social activism, Carrillo never walked away from efforts to eliminate the
racism that spurred the civil rights movement,” said Guest Curator Susan Leask.
“He was an inspirational leader and visionary with ability to bring people
together in collaborative and efficacious ways, as he addressed racism and
injustice throughout his career. He was very passionate about creating programs
and platforms that promoted greater awareness of Latin American culture,
aesthetics, and social concerns, and that passion can be seen in his art.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">As this exhibition highlights the artist’s
creative efforts and social importance, it features work created for three
distinct realms: public, private, and museum. Viewers may see evidence of
Carrillo’s appreciation for Renaissance and Baroque art, pre-conquest
sculpture, and the artists and culture of Baja California, Mexico.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Eduardo was
beloved by all who were lucky enough to know him personally—he had a puckish
sense of humor that is evident in many of his paintings," said Gilmore. I
think visitors will have a great experience, especially those who take the time
to look closely. In his larger works, they’ll find bold color and mysterious,
dreamlike imagery, with frequent references to the history of art—like visual
riddles. On the other hand, his smaller watercolors are often more subtle and
down-to-earth; they offer a glimpse into Eduardo’s own life and charm.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">A bilingual video by Pedro Pablo Celedón,
“Eduardo Carrillo: A Life of Engagement”, will be on view in the exhibition.
Wall text describing the art and the artist, as well as labels for the
individual works on view in the exhibition, will be offered in both English and
Spanish. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; padding: 0in;">EXHIBITION ORGANIZER</span></b><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><br />
<i><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Testament of the Spirit: Paintings by
Eduardo Carrillo (Testamento del espíritu: Pinturas de Eduardo
Carrillo) </span></i>is organized by Crocker Art Museum and curated by
Guest Curator Susan Leask. It will be on view at the Crocker Art Museum June 24
– October 7, 2018.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; padding: 0in;">FULLY ILLUSTRATED PUBLICATION</span></b><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><br />
This exhibition is accompanied by a full-color, bilingual catalogue with
contributions by exhibition guest curator Susan Leask, Philip Brookman,
Gilberto Cárdenas, Maureen Davidson, Michael Duncan, Tim Drescher, Amalia
Mesa-Bains, Tere Romo, and Christina Waters. The catalogue will be available
for purchase in the Crocker Art Museum Store.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The 4th Annual Sacramento Taco Festival will feature Kings’ Dancer Isela Perez as the Mistress of Ceremonies for the day’s event, and Comedian Stephen B will Emcee the Chihuahua Beauty Contest.</span></b><br />
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<b>SACRAMENTO, CA</b> – Sacramento Taco Festival organizers have announced that this year’s main stage will feature King’s dancer and local entrepreneur Isela Perez, while top local comedian Stephen B will be special Emcee for the Chihuahua Beauty Contest portion of the day’s events.<br /><br />Isela has been a Game Night Emcee for the Sacramento Kings, now in her fifth season as a Sacramento Kings Dancer. A graduate of California State University, Sacramento with a degree in Journalism, Isela boasts over 18 years experience in various dance styles including jazz funk, hip hop, lyrical jazz and ballet folkorico. In 2015, following her fourth season with the Kings Dancers, she relocated to Nicaragua for six months and continued to work remotely as a journalist for her family business, Latino Journal magazine. Upon her return home, she sought to continue her exposure to Latin America’s vibrant culture and joined Calidanza, a local Mexican folkloric dance company. In addition, she refocused on professional dance and created FemDANCE, Sacramento’s only choreography class and training space designed for aspiring and current pro-dancers. Isela’s dedication to performing arts, media and community advancement led her to co-creating Obra, a local innovative business combining creativity, art and technology.<br /><br />Stephen B is a Sacramento stand-up comedian with more than 34 years of experience performing in <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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comedy clubs, corporate clients, and churches nationwide. He’s opened up for Julio Iglesias, Michael Bolton, Weird Al and a host of other headlining musical acts over the years. He’s performed at Spirit West Coast and on the KLOVE Cruise and is the author of the book: The Road to Selfdom available on Amazon and through CrossLink publishing. Chihuahua Beauty Contest coordinator Larry Groves says “imaging...a stand-up comedian with 20 Chihuahuas in costume, laughs and fun for all!”<br /><br />The Sacramento Taco Festival will be held on Del Paso Boulevard between El Camino Avenue and Arden Way, on June 3rd from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm, and cohosted by City Council Member Allen W. Warren and the Del Paso Boulevard Partnership. Go to <a href="http://www.sactacofest.com/">www.sactacofest.com</a> for additional information and tickets.<style>
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<b>The 4th Annual Sacramento Taco Festival is all about The Tacos!</b><br /><br /><b>SACRAMENTO, CA</b> – Listed as the “first party of the summer” by <a href="http://www.golyon.com/blog/2017/05/2017-summer-festivals-not-miss-sacramento-area/">Lyon’s Real Estate</a> Guide, the Sacramento Taco Festival is featuring a huge variety of tacos from typical to tropical in a unique setting like no other event in Northern California.<br /><br />This year’s vendors include some from last year’s festival and many new ones who learned of this wonderful event dedicated to tacos.<br /><br />“Everybody loves tacos,” says Mina Perez, the Sacramento Taco Festival’s coordinator and cofounder. “We have returning vendors like JimBoys Tacos, MASA Guiseria and Azteca Street Tacos, and we also have newcomers like Texas Street Tacos, Louisiana Heaven, and Kado’s Asian Grill.”<br /><br />The Festival, which is held on Del Paso Boulevard between El Camino Avenue and Arden Way, is celebrating its fourth year and co-hosted by City Council Member Allen W. Warren. It is filled with continuous live entertainment, arts and crafts, kids activities, desserts, informational booths, and a beer garden.<br /><br />“Our community is one of the most diverse in terms of ethnicity and culture in the nation,” says<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Council Member Warren who also serves as the Chair of the Festival. “The Taco Festival is an event that brings us all together to share a food we all enjoy.”<br /><br />The 4th Annual Sacramento Taco Festival is planned for Saturday, June 3rd, from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm. Admission is $10 per person, children 10 and under enters free. Taco prices and drinks are not included in the admission fee. <style type="text/css">
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<b>A hip-hop theatre coming-of-age story by Pulitizer Prize finalist, Kristoffer Diaz</b></div>
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March 17 – April 9, 2017
California Stage, Sacramento, CA<br />
Preview: Friday, March 17, 2017<br />
Opening Night: Saturday, March 18, 2017 <br />
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SACRAMENTO, CA – Teatro Espejo, Sacramento’s longest running Latino theatre company, opens
their production of Welcome to Arroyo’s by Kristoffer Diaz on March 18, 2017, with a preview on
March 17. The play runs through April 9 at California Stage.
Welcome to Arroyo’s is a modern-day tale of love, loss and family bonds told through a lens of hiphop
and youthful energy.<br />
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Alejandro Arroyo owns the newest (and cleanest) bar in New York City's
Lower East Side. He insists it’s a “lounge” and works non-stop to try to make it the hottest spot in the
LES. His younger sister, Molly, has a nasty habit of writing graffiti on the back wall of the local police
precinct. Officer Derek, a recent NYC transplant with something to prove, has a series of run-ins with
Molly. Lelly Santiago, a socially awkward college student who calls herself “a nerdy little Puerto
Rican girl,” may have discovered that the Arroyo siblings' late mother was one of the founders of
hip-hop music.<br />
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Two fresh and funny DJs, who call themselves the “TripNel Cartel” – a play on words
off their real names – and who Diaz uses as narrators in the style of a Greek chorus, spin the story,
rewind scenes, and create community in this hip-hop theater coming-of-age story.<br />
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New York playwright Diaz was a finalist for the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play The
Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, which won a 2011 Obie Award for Best New American Play.
Welcome to Arroyo’s, one of his early plays, is an homage to hip-hop that daringly writes women into
the narrative of the foundations of hip-hop.<br />
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The play has a feminist bent, with a talented female graffiti
artist whose late mother may hold a significant place in hip-hop history; and a highly enthused female
grad student, whose love for (and research about) hip-hop has no boundaries.<br />
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The play is directed by Nicole C. Limón a long time member of Teatro Espejo. Music direction is by
Adam Freas, with Mike Brim and DJ Jonathan Reyes of local hip-hop education organization, The
Low End Theory Collaborative. The cast includes Ruben Oriol-Rivera as Alejandro Arroyo, Jezabel
Olivares as Molly Arroyo, Bardo Gonzalez as Trip Goldstein, Ike Torres as Nelson Cardenal, Devin
Valdez as Lelly Santiago, and Rhett Richardson as Officer Derek.<br />
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Welcome to Arroyo’s is produced
by Teatro Espejo, Manuel José Pickett, Artistic Director.<br />
March 17 –April 9, 2017
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 2pm
California Stage, 2509 R Street, Sacramento<br />
Tickets: $20 General, $15 Seniors/Students with I.D. (Tickets for March 17 Preview, $12.50)
<a href="http://www.arroyos2017.brownpapertickets.com/">www.Arroyos2017.brownpapertickets.com</a>
Group Sales of 10+ contact: <a href="mailto:teatroespejo@hotmail.com">teatroespejo@hotmail.com</a><br />
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<b><span class="pullquote-quotation">We kept hearing, 'Before Latin boogaloo, I wasn't really into Latin music. It was my parents' music.'</span>
<cite class="pullquote-source">- Mathew Ramirez Warren</cite></b></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you were a child in the 1960s, you're probably familiar with Latin
boogaloo. It was one of the countless music crazes that defined the
decade. But for many Hispanic people — then and now — it was much more than
just a fad. It was an entry point to defining their unique identity in
Canada and the U.S.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The genre's rise and fall is the subject of a new documentary called <a href="https://vimeo.com/119550550"><em>We Like It Like That</em></a>. Director <strong>Mathew Ramirez Warren</strong> talks to Shad about the film and how boogaloo helped shape the American identity of Latin youth. <span class="color_8"><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="color_8"><span style="font-style: italic;">We Like It Like That</span>
is a feature-length documentary film about Latin boogaloo, a colorful
expression of 1960s Latino soul, straight from the streets of New York
City.</span><span class="color_8"> Starring Latin boogaloo legends like Joe Bataan, Johnny Colon and Pete Rodriguez,
We Like It Like That explores this lesser-known, but pivotal moment in
Latin music history through original interviews, music recordings, live
performances, dancing and rare archival footage and images.</span> <span class="color_8">From
its origins to its recent resurgence, it is the story of a sound that
redefined a generation and was too funky to keep down. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>For more information on the film go to </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://latinboogaloo.com/" target="_blank"><span class="color_8">latinboogaloo.com</span></a></span><span class="color_8">.</span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">BOOK REVIEW</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">by Adrian Perez </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> W</b></span>hether
you’re Latino or not, if you enjoy Tex-Mex music, you’ve probably heard of Little
Joe Y La Familia, the Grammy Award winning band that fused traditional Mexican,
salsa, rock and roll, jazz and country western music to create a new
revolutionary sound.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Initially
established as Little Joe and the Latinaires in the early 1960s, the band’s
image and sound changed over the years, leading to a name change as well to
Little Joe Y La Familia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fronted by Jose
Maria (Little Joe) Hernandez and his younger brother Juan (Johnny) Hernandez,
the band offered a powerful sound with lead vocals and harmonics that resulted
in a string of hits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The combined
musical and business talents of the brothers catapulted them from the cotton
fields of Texas to international music stages where tens of thousands of fans
cheered their performances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having
reached a success of legendary status, what happened that split this musical
dynamic duo?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"> Many
have said that Little Joe Y La Familia reached their musical peek in the late
1970s with their international mega hit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoS3Rim5kVk">“Las Nubes,”</a> when rumors started about
the band breaking up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some believed it
was jealousy among siblings that led to the band’s fall, while others thought
it was excessive use of illicit drugs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Now, through the autobiography “The Cotton Picker – An Odyssey” by
Johnny Hernandez, the myths and rumors of the Band’s breakup are told.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"> This
well written book takes the reader through several decades from the hardship of
being born and raised in central Texas where many Mexican American families followed
the cotton-picking season, through the pressures and excesses of being a musical
star.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Johnny’s depiction of growing up in
Temple, Texas, as a cotton-picker, will resonate with many former farmworkers
whose working days usually started with the smell of fresh made flour tortillas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Others will quickly relate to the experience
of going to public school and facing a combination of discrimination and
bullying, forcing Mexican Americans to band together for protection and survival.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, perhaps it's Johnny’s telling of the respect
and love he had for his family and friends as a preteen, a teenager and as an
adult that makes his story extra unique.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"> As he tells it, singing is what kept Johnny going when working the cotton
fields during Texas’ hot and humid summers. He often daydreamed that someday he would
be performing on a stage in front of hundreds of cheering fans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That dream almost did not become a
reality because of Johnny's rebellious tendencies, which got him into legal trouble,
had him drop out of school, and marry by age 16.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was after getting married that Johnny began to learn the hard lessons
of life, taking on various jobs to earn a living for him and his wife.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"> There
were many people who entered Johnny’s life that slowly helped turn him around
from his rebellious ways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, none
was more influential than his brother Jesse, who had convinced Little Joe to
make Johnny a part of Little Joe and the Latinaires. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was brilliant move by Jesse, who was convinced
the group was headed to stardom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After
recording their first major hit, “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh-o0t3P85k">Por Un Amor,”</a> Little Joe, Johnny and the
Latinaires also hit the road for performances across Texas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately, Jesse was killed in a car
accident before he could see his brothers reach the heights of their musical
success.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"> After releasing a string of hit songs, Little Joe moved the band to California where
they discovered new musical sounds and performed with popular acts like MALO
and Tower of Power.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During the late 60s
and early 70s, the look and feel of the band fit in with the sounds and styles
being created by Bay Area bands, winning over thousands of new fans, especially when they broke out with Tex-Mex
music.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Johnny was also getting more solo singing opportunities, not only
recording, but writing as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During
this time, he also met and became friends with many Chicano music legends like
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzYrYit-crc">Rick Stevens</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghdyGpOjJSo">Richard Bean</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"> Being apart for lengths of time from his
family, put a tremendous strain on Johnny’s marriage, resulting in his
first divorce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was also around this
time that Johnny met Pat, a beautiful Mexican American girl from Modesto, California, who
became his second wife, and as Johnny declares, the true love of his
life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the band moved back to
Texas, Johnny took Pat with him and started a life together, but not everything
was honey and roses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Suddenly, Johnny
began to feel anger directed at him by Little Joe, an anger that would
determine the fate of Johnny's musical future and the Band's direction.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"> “The
Cotton Picker – An Odyssey” is a series of well-told stories by Johnny
Hernandez who presents them in the form of a diary or journal, sharing the
hardships and successes he achieved, as well as missed opportunities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This book captures the realities of growing
up poor in Texas where unfairness and discrimination are as common as
compassion and equality, and where life is learned in the streets. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Johnny’s detailed description of his
adventures, including a sudden trip to Veracruz Mexico, gives the reader the
sense of being in the rider’s seat on a very unique, spur of the moment trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This book is easy, fun and interesting to read, but it’s
the story telling of musical historical events that makes Johnny Hernandez’
“The Cotton Picker – An Odyssey” a must-have book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Available at: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Cotton-Picker-An-Odyssey/dp/1515276880">AMAZON</a>; <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-cotton-picker-an-odyssey-johnny-hernandez/1122673002">BARNES AND NOBLE</a>; <a href="http://www.tower.com/cotton-picker-odyssey-johnny-hernandez-paperback/wapi/137014125">TOWER BOOKS</a>.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JACO</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> IS RELEASED ON
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Robert Trujillo, in association with Passion Pictures, has
announced the official multi-platform release of the acclaimed new documentary,
JACO, directed by Mr. Paul Marchand and Stephen Kijak. The film - which
chronicles the brief but extraordinary life of the great American
musician/composer Jaco Pastorius - will be available via VOD, streaming
services, and digital download on Friday, November 27<sup>th</sup>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JACO will also have its official DVD/Blu-ray release that day, in association
with Record Store Day and Black Friday 2015. That same day will also see the
long anticipated release of "JACO: ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK,"
Sony/Legacy's official musical companion to the film. Full soundtrack details -
including a complete tracklisting - will be announced soon. For news and
announcements, please log on to <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Een5avX3eY6xOcYGyhvLjqUL1eHBNCo10IR5_qJv2acD4zX0YSM1d1yrPzlofirJE87v7XQvqV5Hzst7qw7W_D_ZMMjFgcrxJnWyV6OhXHwBwJ8GFNqr7MTdNIM2FRzYCIpAu_3tIiYs8eyOosAwpSZNEcLtInXUzcMFGNNjI93PNBfbowkgxA==&c=f8_C1D66kJDAm_DTj1cr77Vgp_zvR_3Tf7QIyd2sTWEByHQS9N-alg==&ch=9ILvXHRW3OyfurU_iGLOjtQvNgeW7f6GzmtH-t6HoJTv-8N9SCZoNg=="><span style="color: blue;">jacothefilm.com/news</span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Trujillo - world-renowned bassist with Metallica and the film's
Executive Producer - will celebrate JACO and Record Store Day Black Friday 2015
with a special in-store at The Sound Garden in Syracuse, NY. Slated for TK, the
event will feature a screening of JACO as well as a special signing session
with Trujillo. For details, please see <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Een5avX3eY6xOcYGyhvLjqUL1eHBNCo10IR5_qJv2acD4zX0YSM1d0TirzN7N4yI2fbP5Cq6wL3oA3mBIpxgTAFGFUX1Xt7Rmkt_Qgl40ZM4mazpiblVOr7aGjnlaQ3s3fafV5bRaPLxiYFxOz90C4Ji29xdT3YUR4-9-wPPGQHbjcR3QYCLlvprIJAfuh-6bi_KEkpc6jo=&c=f8_C1D66kJDAm_DTj1cr77Vgp_zvR_3Tf7QIyd2sTWEByHQS9N-alg==&ch=9ILvXHRW3OyfurU_iGLOjtQvNgeW7f6GzmtH-t6HoJTv-8N9SCZoNg=="><span style="color: blue;">www.cdjoint.com/upcoming-events.cfm</span></a>. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JACO is the subject of a successful PledgeMusic Campaign which
will conclude at the end of September. Complete details can be found at <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Een5avX3eY6xOcYGyhvLjqUL1eHBNCo10IR5_qJv2acD4zX0YSM1d1yrPzlofirJiEJhqIKYWur0W5ckhCchi5ClWCmYcpK4snF-zFrr_X0MWLPv-Fi-4CvdqjUxWmwDLFpC8BX83vIQQ6VCZDtyxu3VSNCmNB-ZQahiQ4iClLP8eaV7jkLlcV90Z5SbI32aTT8-xIIQHWI=&c=f8_C1D66kJDAm_DTj1cr77Vgp_zvR_3Tf7QIyd2sTWEByHQS9N-alg==&ch=9ILvXHRW3OyfurU_iGLOjtQvNgeW7f6GzmtH-t6HoJTv-8N9SCZoNg=="><span style="color: blue;">www.pledgemusic.com/projects/jacothefilm</span></a>. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The official Record Store Day film of 2014, JACO had its world
premiere earlier this year at Austin, TX's SXSW Film Conference & Festival,
accompanied by a panel discussion featuring filmmakers Trujillo and Marchand as
well as longtime Pastorius collaborator Peter Erskine (Weather Report, Word of
Mouth) and JACO Executive Producer John Pastorius. The session can be viewed
now at <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Een5avX3eY6xOcYGyhvLjqUL1eHBNCo10IR5_qJv2acD4zX0YSM1d1yrPzlofirJBeAVE-YCJSL8h66tNSBjfmJ4gda-ehD_Zdn3srm_2LjpkDK8i6F_ExkXcwxWpIkf4OnJKzEtbjDZGjI4bAVwj0f3-pLGuyghdh58XZcSt-UewrPiG6I_bgNSCCll9IHuPPor7yCrr43LLx3f0aIesBUCuF_vbmfjhQ_pSRtzl8qkcOE0skS7uYAd61AJf3pI&c=f8_C1D66kJDAm_DTj1cr77Vgp_zvR_3Tf7QIyd2sTWEByHQS9N-alg==&ch=9ILvXHRW3OyfurU_iGLOjtQvNgeW7f6GzmtH-t6HoJTv-8N9SCZoNg=="><span style="color: blue;">www.sxsw.com/music/news/2015/video-spotlight-jaco-2015-sxsw-music-conference</span></a>.
In addition, SXSW ON's <i>Studio SX</i> interview with Trujillo, Marchand, and
Pastorius is streaming at <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Een5avX3eY6xOcYGyhvLjqUL1eHBNCo10IR5_qJv2acD4zX0YSM1d1yrPzlofirJR3nDtU2kMnD6Rwg77AE5uA6fV7U7KofgzNI1wQ-aWY-gM9jgL7FRiCxAu2KRxAp77muRm3rOXLahzCLqYfLSRbjKgf1kI6oHAqipJ0qwtHR0b3t2YLBNfKF2QkmhvB5a1dLVs-TXleI=&c=f8_C1D66kJDAm_DTj1cr77Vgp_zvR_3Tf7QIyd2sTWEByHQS9N-alg==&ch=9ILvXHRW3OyfurU_iGLOjtQvNgeW7f6GzmtH-t6HoJTv-8N9SCZoNg=="><span style="color: blue;">www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm7CSf6rQeU</span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JACO has since earned applause at a number of major festivals,
including the inaugural Asbury Park Music in Film Festival and the Montreal
International Jazz Festival. The film "(captures) the essence of what made
Jaco such an influential artist," declared the <u>Montreal Gazette</u>,
praising "the glowing words of Marchand's interviewees and the many
recorded and live musical excerpts that he lets speak for themselves" and
hailing JACO as "an enlightening introduction to a groundbreaking
musician."</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JACO tells the remarkable and tragic tale of Jaco Pastorius, a
self-taught, larger-than-life musician who single-handedly changed the course
of modern music by redefining the sound and the role of the electric bass
guitar. Never-before-seen 8mm film, photographs, and audio recordings unveil
the true story behind Pastorius' all-too-brief life, his music, and
heartbreaking end.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JACO follows Pastorius' beginnings and ascent, from his
era-defining work with jazz-fusion pioneers Weather Report to crossover
collaborations with Joni Mitchell and Ian Hunter to his own inspired solo
career as bandleader and composer. Highlighted by exclusive material from the
Pastorius family archive, the film features memories and encomiums from a
spectrum of Jaco fans and followers, including Joni Mitchell, Sting, Flea,
Herbie Hancock, Geddy Lee, Bootsy Collins, Carlos Santana, Wayne Shorter, and
many others. JACO is produced by Robert Trujillo in association with Passion
Pictures (SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN, PROJECT NIM); the film is directed by Mr.
Paul Marchand and Stephen Kijak.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> Today’s announcement is part of the company’s commitment to launch 10 independently owned and operated networks as part of a series of public interest commitments made by Comcast in connection with the NBCUniversal transaction completed in 2011. Of the 10 networks, all of which are to launch by 2019, four will be majority African American owned, two will be operated by Hispanic American programmers, two will be substantially Hispanic American owned, and two will be independent. These criteria were established based on several agreements Comcast entered into with leading diversity organizations in 2010. Since then, five independent networks have already successfully launched, including ASPiRE, BabyFirst Americas, BBC World News, <a href="http://www.elreynetwork.com/">El Rey</a>, and REVOLT. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> “We are committed to delivering programming that reflects the interests of our customers and are eager to review many innovative network proposals with the potential to bring new and exciting content to our customers,” said Greg Rigdon, Executive Vice President, Content Acquisition for Comcast Cable. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> Criteria for selecting the next two substantially Hispanic American owned networks that Comcast will launch include: the content of the network; whether the network is fully financed; whether the network’s ownership and/or management group(s) are well established, have relevant experience, and are substantially owned by Hispanic Americans; whether the network is already launched and has existing MVPD distribution; price; and whether the network and its potential carriage provide value to Comcast and its customers. Comcast will accept proposals for every major genre, including general entertainment, movies, music, kids, news, and sports. </span></span><br />
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<b>Ruth Livier, an ESL kid from a trailer park has become a Web Series Innovator and Webstar Pioneer. </b><br /><br />By Dr. Al Carlos Hernandez<br /><br />Ruth Livier is not just another alluring Hollywood beauty. She has substance, style, and is an in-demand working actress of stage, screen, and film. Ruth is probably best known for her starring role in the groundbreaking Showtime TV series Resurrection Blvd. and for breaking new artistic ground almost seven years ago when she created, wrote, and starred in Ylse<a href="https://web.mail.comcast.net/service/home/%7E/?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=1408154&part=2#_ftn1">[1]</a>, one of the very first made-for-the-Internet series. <br /><br />Ylse (Ylse.net) won many awards including the first IMAGEN award for Best Internet show.<a href="https://web.mail.comcast.net/service/home/%7E/?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=1408154&part=2#_ftn2">[2]</a> It also <span style="font-size: small;">landed Ms. Livier on the cover of the WGA’s Written By<a href="https://web.mail.comcast.net/service/home/%7E/?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=1408154&part=2#_ftn3">[3]</a> magazine for becoming the first person to join that union via her work in new media. <br /><br />Ruth’s journey began in Guadalajara, Mexico. <br /><br />“Soy Tapatía,” she told us. “Until I was about seven, I lived with relatives in Guadalajara while my </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">parents worked in the fields here in California…. Once I crossed to the US and learned to read English, you couldn’t get me out of the library. I was a very serious kid…. Theatre and acting have been a part of my life since my first professional gigs back in Guadalajara. I also love to write…. Writing Ylse and seeing my amazingly talented friends bring my words to life was a fantastic, rewarding, and addicting experience.” <br /><br />We asked Ruth about Resurrection Blvd. and here is some of what she shared: </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br />“…The show was truly groundbreaking and the people I got to meet and work with were just incredible. I mean, aside from the countless amazing experiences on set, I was invited to the Executive Offices in Washington, DC. There I was, sitting at a conference table with Robert Rodriguez, Esai Morales, and other prominent Latino celebrities while government representatives asked our opinion on the state of Hispanic representation in the entertainment business. For an ESL kid from a trailer park…well, that was one of the best and most surreal moments the universe has sent my way.” <br /><br />When we asked her if Hollywood still stereotypes she said, “According to every report and study, the answer is still, unfortunately, yes.” <br /><br /> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Ylse (Ylse.net) was a pioneering effort. It set the stage for the hit web based programs that seem to sweep the Emmys nowadays. “Our goal was to make something we could all be proud of and my amazing cast and crew, including the wonderful and great late Elizabeth Peña, who directed a webisode for us, did just that. I’m proud of our work on Ylse and I’m excited to bring the lessons learned to the new projects I have in the works.” </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Thee Legendary Midniters were among the first rock bands to openly sing about Chicano themes.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><b><i></i></b></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Dr. Al Carlos Hernandez, <a href="http://hispanicnewsonline.us/">Hispanic News Online</a></span></i></b><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Edited By, Mariam Salarian</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">When you think of Old School authentic Chicano soul music the first name that comes to mind is Thee Midniters.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">The
band was one of the first Chicano (Mexican-American) rock bands to have
a major hit in the United States and without question one of the best
known acts to come out of East Los Angeles in the 1960’s</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Their
cover of the tune, "Land of a Thousand Dances", and the instrumental
track, "Whittier Boulevard" in 1965, hit high up the record charts and
catapulted the band into the national spotlight almost overnight.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Thee
Midniters were among the first rock acts to openly sing about Chicano
themes in songs such as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1JqZFNe-3A">"Chicano Power" </a>and "The Ballad of César Chávez"
in the late 1960’s. Hit songs also included, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR51LPu9qxA">“Sad Girl”</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U5ZiqR61I0">“The Town I live in”</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGR_mxmD4EI">“That’s All”</a>. The band was originally promoted by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Hugg">Dick "Huggy Boy" Hugg</a> on local radio station KTYM, then later on KRLA.</span></div>
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of the first to integrate horns, the band’s unusual combination of
trombone, sax, congas, keyboards and electric guitars produced a sound
in the same vein as Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears.</span></div>
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Midniters shared the stage with such notable acts as The Supremes, The
Doors, The Turtles, Herman’s Hermits, Van Morrison, The Coasters, and
The Drifters in addition to Latin acts such as Tito Puente, Celia Cruz
and Jose Feliciano. They performed all the major venues including The
Rose Bowl, The Greek Theater, Caesar’s Palace, and The Kennedy Center,
just to name a few.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Highly
professional and musically sophisticated compared to the surf bands of
the day (they were largely school-trained), Thee Midniters were regarded
in the East LA of the 1960’s as The Beatles on a smaller scale</span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">, though they sounded (and still sound) more like a big, soul-gospel review group with a hefty dose of salsa.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Thee
Midniters continue to be impressive with a Greatest Hits CD, and the
willingness to make new music and continue bringing the music to the
people. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Dr.
Al Carlos Hernandez had a unique opportunity to speak with Midniter
founding member Jimmy Espinoza, who said he was proud to be a part of
“Thee Midniters”. The band’s successful body of work includes 5 albums
and 25 singles.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
I was born in Boyle Heights, East L.A., at Lincoln Hospital on Soto
Street. We Lived across the Street from Roosevelt High School on 4<sup>th</sup> Street. My mom, Grace Espinoza, was my lifesaver. She worked very diligently and sent my brother and I to St. Mary's school.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">We
then attended Salesian High School, unbeknownst to anyone that Salesian
High School's Music Department would be fertile soil for the later East
L.A. rock scene. Mom was a beautiful woman, stunning inside and most
certainly outside!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">SHE STILL LIVES AND SINGS IN MY HEART! Thanks Mama <i>(I will be writing an autobiography soon too many "Nuggets" to pass up!)</i></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: What did you listen to as a kid? When did you realize that you loved music? Did your parents encourage you?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE: I was listening to music from the roaring 20’s to the late 50’s due to radio and T.V. resources media formats </span><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Xavier
Cugat, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Elvis Presley, Spade Cooley, Ina
Ray Hutten, Frankie Avalon, Ricky Nelson, The Everly Brothers, Frankie
Valle and the 4 Seasons. Mostly what radio stations KRLA, KFWB and KGFJ
were formatting as their Top 40. As far as realizing my love for music,
it was a homogenous process of me finding cool expression of self,
musically, which really addresses all the emotions. Yes, my parents
encouraged me.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: What was school like? What kind of a student were you? Any other interests aside from music? Sports?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">J</span><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">E:
I loved both St. Mary's and Salesian High School. I believe that my
Catholic education grounded me for later challenges in life. I was an
average to B+ student but that was all purposeful. I basically absorbed
some good spiritual guidance and got an investigative education to boot!</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: Can you remember your first performance, what was that like what did you sing?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
Yes, Johnny Gamboa and the Crowns. He recruited me to be a backup
singer and bongo player and I accepted. He was the man, very popular and
with me in the band? It was way too cool! We did a gig at the American
Legion Hall in Montebello, he had taught me the 50’s song, "Just
Because" by Larry Williams. He turned to me and said, "This is it! Go!”
Center stage, full horn section, sold out show. I was scared because I
thought of myself as a backup singer, bongo player, ya know? I sang!
What a rush! It was Intoxicating. I later realized that Johnny had seen
something in me that just needed development. He is still my guru and
best friend today! Thank you John!</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: Are you the founder of the Group?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
Thee Midniters was an amalgamation of a group of East L.A., CYO Club
and local high school music affiliations of a series of talented
musicians. Although teens were music savvy! The band emerged to be Thee
Midniters, the recording group. East L.A.’s finest! There really was no
founder. Truth is we found each other and our chemistry trail blazed us
to great heights and the story is still unfolding...for "Tommy Tomorrow"
is with me!</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: Tell us about the original members and what they each brought to the table?</span></i></b><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
Well that is a broad question! The band was a melting pot, a buffet of
black soul, R&B, British R&R, Gospel, Jazz and Latin a la New
York and Puerto Rico. Trombonist, arranger, Romeo Prado and Sax man
Larry Rendon and I shared a love of Jazz, Latin, Big Band, Sinatra,
Bennett, Mathis, with some Tito Puente, and Cal Tjader for flavoring.
Willie Garcia brought to the table the Black R&B soul sounds of lush
steamy ballad love songs. Roy Marquez, rhythm guitarist, Danny LaMont,
bad ass drummer and myself loved the English sound and the surf sound <i>(La Mont and I had been in an East L.A. Surf band called The "Vesuvians".) </i>but we also loved the studio jazz bands like Doc Severinson and Buddy Rich.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">George
Dominguez, lead guitar, was a natural. He could play every style and
absorbed, as did the Band, the contemporary sounds of the day, but we
did it or expressed ourselves on our own terms. Ronnie Figueroa,
organist and keyboards (Albums 1 and 2) was classically trained and
brought an intellect to the band although very understated, this was an
offset to his zany "Arriba Ribba" and "Grito" opening on the song
“Whittier Blvd.”.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: What was your vision for the band? Whose career did you want to emulate?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
We sought stardom. I believe that all of us wanted to make it, like the
Beatles or Elvis. Each contributing band member had a similar core
desire, live your dream!</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: What kinds of tunes did you do in your set?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
As most bands, we did the hits of the day, Motown, Surf, R&R,
R&B, and soul music of the early 60’s. That was the popular thing to
do. This is what made Thee Midniters different, because we had our own
way of musical expression. It was truly our own sound. Many East L.A.
bands honored us by adapting "Thee" to their band name, way too cool! We
covered songs from Frank Sinatra to James Brown, Henry Mancini, Stan
Kenton and Big Bands along with New York Salsa Bands stirred in our
musical senses. The first album featured "Whittier Blvd." and as we
continued to record we added more original material.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: Would you call what you did Chicano Soul music?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
No, that terminology was coined after the band had its heyday. I
suppose in retrospect you could label it that way, but in 1965 we were
on the charts with all the greats! The Beatles, The Stones, Bob Dylan,
Frank Sinatra. We covered “Strangers in the Night”, Sonny and Cher,
Glenn Campbell, all of them. We were artists, musicians, singers,
producers, songwriters, entertainers, celebrities, stars in our own
right. Certainly in The City of the Angels, "The Town I Live In", I
would offer that in my opinion, these labels are a closer description of
our music output. This is why they called it the sizzlin’ sixties. Lots
of freedom and growth occurred globally.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: When was your first break, how did it come about?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
Thee Midniters performed at East Los Angeles College at a Salesian Rock
and Roll Show. Our song, “Land of a 1000 Dances” was recorded live to
hundreds of screaming girls. KRLA DJ "Huggy Boy" gave “Land of 1000
Dances” its first L.A. exposure and it went on to chart nationally. The
feeling was absolutely euphoric; we were living our dream in East Los
Angeles!</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: Who were the primary song writers, did you write from the East L.A. Chicano experience?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
Willie Garcia, Jimmy Espinoza, Larry Rendon, Romeo Prado, but really
the whole band had everything to do with our songs being very well
received, if not hit records. We were good at interpretations, like
Sinatra and approached the songs with honesty and integrity like the
Chairman of the Board.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: Which songs do you never tire of performing?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
Our Version of "That’s All" is still a favorite in many markets. We
wrote from an artist, musician, poet of life experience, no borders, no
prisoners! (e.g. the "Ballad of Caesar Chavez") We do all of the tunes
in <i>Thee Midniters Boxed Set Limited Edition</i>, which is now available.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: What would you say is the best gig you ever played what was that like?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
The Rose Bowl Concert Pasadena, California in 1965 sponsored by radio
station KRLA. With 38,000 fans in attendance, the first concert to be
held with this attendance turn-out. The bill included Herman's Hermit's,
Lovin' Spoonful, and Bobby Fuller Four. The Turtles and Thee Midniters.
This was a very exciting high point in our careers and we knew we made
it!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">We
later produced our own L.A. shows; we actually hired acts like
Steppenwolf, Van Morrison, The Chantels, and Johnny Guitar Watson.
Producing shows was a good endeavor, successful and fun.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: Do you think that the British invasion of the late 60’s put a damper on your career?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
Not at all, we were riding the crest of it all, absorbing it all
internalizing all of it. It was our invasion just as much as a British
invasion. We were in the mix! Very exciting times.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
Great Honor, just being nominated blew our socks off! No sour grapes at
the awards night, everyone was there, all the nominees and the stars of
the day. Recording artists to movie stars, to music producers to record
CEOs it was intoxicating.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">We were recognized by industry standards and that was and still is quite something.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: Best gigs?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">J</span><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">E:
Hard to say, so many great venues, The Rose Bowl, Hollywood Bowl,
Hollywood Palladium Gigs, all were very exciting to places and
significant to our rising careers</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: What happened after ‘69 for the Midniters? Did you break up? Was the band affected by fame and fortune?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
Yes after 1969, Camelot was over, the band was greatly affected by fame
and stolen fortunes. Common for 60's groups without proper honest
management or legal backup geared to the artist’s best interests! It has
been traditionally the opposite.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC:
What kinds of things have you done while the Midniters were sidelined
from the music business? I understand you become involved in Classical
Music? </span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
I have always been involved in my continuing music education and have
been a professional musician, self-employed as an artist, bassist,
singer, and entertainer for well over forty years. I did and still do
music consulting, teaching and session work.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Performing
with L.A.’s finest club acts. The Playboy Club Circuit, Harrah's Reno
and Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas, Cruise ships. I am grateful for all of it.
Now to connect all these dots and assume the position to the toppermost
of the poppermost…</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: I understand you play classical?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
Yes, I was First Chair Bassist at Cal-State L.A. Symphony Orchestra. I
studied the upright bass with Ray Brown, famous Jazz Poll winner, Ralph
Pena, another great bassist, studio jazz musician with Frank Sinatra. I
studied classical bass with James Ammond, bassist, Pasadena Symphony
Orchestra. I later became bassist for the Gerald Wilson Jazz Orchestra.
Legendary jazz trumpeter for about two years playing the world famous
Shelly's Manne Hole in Hollywood.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">I
studied voice, Bel-Canto (Italian system taught at La Scala, Milano,
Italia) and became a professional teacher, trainer, coach and vocal
producer. I thank God for all the inspiration to "Keep on Keeping On"
and my efforts are aimed at leaving a legacy to be proud of.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: Why do you think the Midniters were not a real commercial act, like many of your contemporaries? </span></i></b><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
We actually were commercial in my opinion. We did have limiting
management. When the time comes to multiply your gains and go national
and international stronger and also you need savvy management and a good
publicist!</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: What do you think the biggest misconception of the Midniters is?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
I might say that the band was primarily a Chicano band. It wasn't. I
might say that the band was and is an American Root's Rock n' Roll Pop
phenomenon with black, R&B, Gospel, Jazz and Big Band influences and
not a Chicano Soul music experience only. It is certainly true we fit
that label today, with the term Chicano in today's marketplace being in
common usage such as the Chicano Soul Legends Concerts that we perform
on working with the legendary L.A. DJ Art Laboe. He is famous for his
"Oldies But Goodies" Record Company..."Original Sounds"...and ever
popular radio "Request and Dedications" Show.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">This
show is very popular with Chicanos everywhere and that would mean
Mexican Americans. American Mexicans, however you choose to slice it
centered on la 1950's to1960’s culture and the old school sound,
Doo-wop, Soul and R&B Love Ballads.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC:
There was a time a few years ago when The Midniters became more of a
Christian act, can you tell us about that spiritual renaissance?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
Original singer, songwriter Willie Garcia is a Minister of the Gospel,
an Evangelist at Victory Outreach Ministry and Willie G Ministries. He
re-joined the group from 2003 to 2008. We played our catalogue and
included Christian material from Willie's repertoire. We performed at
many Christian functions and performed our hits as well. It would be
welcomed in some circles and frowned upon in some who wanted a more
organic Thee Midniters delivery.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: What kinds of things are you involved in and is there any chance of new music?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
To market the band nationally and internationally and perform at the
major venues and reintroduce the band and connect the dots to this
band's amazing creative force as an American Roots Rock Band. "Whittier
Blvd." is the ultimate car cruising, party rock, surf pop song. Relevant
in Any town, U.S.A., but with a catalogue of music history reflecting
society’s norms, values and lifestyles and many influences of the
sizzlin’ sixties.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: I understand you have your own media company?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE: Yes. I have a music performing arts production and consulting company. The Stargate Entertainment Group, <a href="mailto:jimiesp@charter.net" target="_blank">jimiesp@charter.net</a>,
working with industry professionals. We are creating new visions,
business opportunities, and venture capital with products and services
catering to the Hispanic market in California and the southwestern
states. This is a demography I helped create as an artist and successful
recording musician, bassist, singer, songwriter producer. I have three
new cd's in the works.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: New Music?</span></i></b><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE: One new from Thee Midniters...and two solo projects in English and Spanish some interest in filming my colorful art walk!</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: What are some things still on your bucket list?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
Bucket list? Here goes, Campaign Manager for a politician who can't be
bought. Record live at Martha's Vineyard produced by Paul McCartney.
Have Donald Trump invest in The Stargate Entertainment Group to empower
the rising populace of Hispanics in the USA, a good political move while
creating jobs. Have a Jimmy Espinoza Disneyland E-Ticket ride created
by Johnny Depp, Tim Burton, Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino, and
finally, sing at the White House…</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Me, Gracie’s kid! How's That?</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">In
all honesty, I am currently dematerializing paradigms (histories of
oppression that aren't beneficial to our rich culture) and installing a
new technology of software that will create an artistic legacy of pure
music art and entertainment to uplift all its recipients, this is what I
do and love.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AC: What would you like your legacy to be?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">JE:
To be remembered as a brother and friend and thank you for the
opportunity to tell my story! Blessings to all! To the People! Jimmy
Espinoza, Artist.</span></div>
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Exhibit Records has just released a Special 50th Anniversary Numbered Limited Edition album of Trini Lopez "<span style="font-style: italic;">At PJ’s</span>."
The 200 gram vinyl record is presented in a sturdy old style gatefold
jacket featuring the original album art work and, for the first time,
includes the lyrics to all the tunes. The back of each album is
foil-stamped with its unique number.</div>
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With the release of the PJ album in April 1963 Trini Lopez became one of the biggest singing stars of the Folk Revival. <span style="font-style: italic;">At PJ's</span> made it to #2 on the Billboard charts and stayed in the Top 40 for over a year. The album included the chart-topping <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPtJtpTuMdI">If I Had a Hammer</a> which reached number one in 36 countries and was a radio favorite for
many years. The hit single sold more than 4 million copies; the album
sold over a million and was awarded a gold record.</div>
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This
was the album that made Lopez an instant success and the live party
atmosphere of the record did much to put Trini's likable energy over the
top. What Lopez did at the head of a trio was to make folk-pop swing.
Other songs include <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Az4aZpuErw"><span style="font-style: italic;">This Land Is Your Land</span></a> and <span style="font-style: italic;">Gotta Travel On</span>.
It could be surmised that by treating such material in this fashion,
Lopez had a tiny influence upon the subsequent folk-rock
movement...though, Lopez was more the all-around entertainer with a
Latin lilt than he was a pure folk singer, so you also get <span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UGBFID-LW4">America</a> </span>(from West Side Story), <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdIcsfBraDg"><span style="font-style: italic;">La Bamba</span></a>, Ray Charles' <span style="font-style: italic;">What'd I Say</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Volare</span>, and <span style="font-style: italic;">When the Saints Go Marching In</span>.</div>
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Trini
was a poor young man from the barrio of Dallas, Texas. He remembers
there being barely enough food for the family, the amount always
determined by his parents' ability to get whatever work they could.
"They worked and struggled together just to survive," he recalls. "They
plowed fields together. My mother washed clothes in the neighborhood for
extra income. You cannot imagine how hard it was."</div>
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When
he was eleven years old, his father spanked him for "hanging around
with the wrong kind of kids"...what a wise man he was to lead his
talented son from a life of street gangs to a life of sophisticated
graciousness. Trinidad Lopez, Sr. felt so bad about the spanking he had
given his son that he bought him a $12.00 guitar he really could not
afford. Trini says, "A spanking literally changed my life."</div>
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<span id="goog_978947769"></span><span id="goog_978947770"></span> Trini
learned to play the guitar from his father. Then he played for money on
the street corners. He eventually went on to form his own group. It was
then that the world saw the beginnings of the singing, acting, and very
talented Trini Lopez. Trini's first songs were Mexican sing-alongs with
his mother, father, brother, and sisters.</div>
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He
dropped out of high school to help his father support the family by
singing around Dallas and the Texas "Southland." Trini's quality could
not be denied. He went on to the El Cipango Club in Dallas (a more
affluent part of Dallas) and to other big clubs throughout the
Southwest. He realized music would make him something special. Indeed it
did, enabling him to get himself, and his family, out of the barrio.</div>
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When
Trini was 18 years old, King Records in Cincinnati, Ohio, heard that
Trini had written and recorded a single in Dallas on a little label
called Volk Records. The name of the song was <span style="font-style: italic;">The Right to Rock</span>.
From the beginning the record producer wanted Trini to change his name
to anything but Lopez. Trini was, and is, proud of his heritage and was
devastated by the situation.</div>
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Trini
refused and was heading out the door when the record producer stopped
him and said, "Okay, okay, you can keep your name." The single made a
little noise in Dallas, enough noise for King Records to be impressed
with Trini's voice and style. King Records offered Trini a recording
contract and for three years and flew Trini from Dallas to Cincinnati to
record for two weeks at a time. Unfortunately, the only songs they were
giving Trini to record were old country songs they had in their catalog
by country artists such as Cowboy Copus. <span style="font-style: italic;">Since I Don't Have You</span>.
The song hit the Top 10 nationwide, and Trini was elated to see his name
on Cashbox, and Billboard. The only other song on King Records Trini
had that was a No. 1 hit in his hometown of Dallas was a song called <span style="font-style: italic;">Don't Let Your Sweet Love Die</span>.<br />
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Once in a while in some
recording sessions, Trini would slip in some of his own compositions
that were more up to date. The only song to hit the charts nationally on
the King label for Trini was a song Trini covered by the Skyliners
called Trini
befriended the famous recording artist Mr. Buddy Holly, a fellow Texan.
Buddy Holly asked if Trini would like to meet his record producer in
Clovis, New Mexico. Trini was elated and packed his station wagon with
his group and drove to Clovis with the hopes of recording. Buddy Holly's
record producer turned out to be prejudiced because of Trini's
heritage. He would not allow the use of Trini's name on the record
label. Trini's group agreed with the conspiracy against Trini's Latin
name, and they agreed not to allow Trini to sing on the record. The
record was released as an instrumental under the name "The Big Beats."
When Trini returned to Dallas, he disbanded the group and assembled a
new band.</div>
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While
in Clovis, Trini befriended not only Buddy Holly but also his band, The
Crickets. As fate would have it, two months later, Buddy Holly was
killed in the fatal plane crash along with Richie Valens and The Big
Bopper. A couple of months after the plane crash, Trini received a phone
call from The Crickets asking him to come to Hollywood to be their lead
singer. Trini was ecstatic and, instead of flying, he used the money
sent by The Crickets to drive his station wagon to Los Angeles. All
through the two and half day trip Trini kept saying to himself,
"Hollywood or bust! Hollywood or bust!!!" In 1960, Trini arrived in
H-O-L-L-Y-W-O-O-D driving his old station wagon with "Trini Lopez and
his Combo" painted on each side.<br />
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The
agreement Trini had with The Crickets did not materialize because The
Crickets were enjoying their royalties and record sales from Buddy
Holly's past hit recordings and were in no hurry to perform. Lopez left
Dallas with $200 and it was soon gone. He had promised he would be
sending monies to his parents from his engagements in California. Out of
desperation, Trini Lopez, the soloist was born.</div>
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Trini
got a job at the Ye Little Club in Beverly Hills. He was hired with no
group, just with his guitar. His engagement was to last two weeks and
ended up lasting a year. The
first big break came at the popular night spot called P. J.'s. Here he
was spotted by the world famous record producer, the late Don Costa, who
then brought Trini to the attention of his longtime idol, Mr. Frank
Sinatra. The great singer recognized a fellow stylist and immediately
signed Trini to an exclusive eight-year contract with his own label -
Reprise Records.</div>
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<span style="font-style: normal;"> Reprise released his first album </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Trini Lopez at P. J.'s</span>, which became a No. 1 hit album. Out of that album a single <span style="font-style: italic;">If I Had a Hammer</span> became a No. 1 hit in thirty eight countries.<span style="font-style: italic;"> If I Had a Hammer</span>
hammered his name in GOLD with many hit albums and many hit singles ...
and in the hearts of millions of fans throughout the world! Following <span style="font-style: italic;">Hammer</span> were many hits which he wrote, as well as songs like <span style="font-style: italic;">I'm Coming Home Cindy</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Michael</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Lemon Tree</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Kansas City</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">America</span>, and, of course, <span style="font-style: italic;">La Bamba</span>. The list of songs he made famous goes on. It wasn't until <span style="font-style: italic;">If I Had A Hammer</span>
ultimately sold five million copies (and still selling throughout the
world) that he got it through his head he IS something special.</div>
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He began by playing a priest and a parole officer on two of Jack Webb's <span style="font-style: italic;">Adam 12</span>
TV shows for Universal, which was aired on the NBC network. From there
he went to movies. Frank Sinatra cast Trini's in his first appearance:
the movie, <span style="font-style: italic;">Marriage on the Rocks</span>, which also starring Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. His second movie appearance was in <span style="font-style: italic;">A Poppy is Also a Flower</span> starring Sean Connery, Marcello Mastriani and a star-studded cast. Following this was the classic <span style="font-style: italic;">The Dirty Dozen</span> starring Lee Marvin and Charles Bronson and another star studded cast. Trini's first starring role was in <span style="font-style: italic;">Antonio</span> with his co-star, the infamous "J.R.," Larry Hagman. Then he became an army G.I. for a TV Movie of the Week called <span style="font-style: italic;">The Reluctant Heroes</span> for Aaron Spelling Productions.</div>
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The
future for Trini will be as active as usual with touring around the
world, a new album in the making, and hopefully a movie, but now he is
more selective and chooses his projects carefully. Since his move to
Palm Springs, where he now resides year-round, the "laid-back"
atmosphere has sort of rubbed-off on him, and it's not necessary for
Trini to do every project he's offered. So, you'll find him on the
tennis courts or golf course almost any day, as it has become a new
passion with him and he has the trophies to prove it.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Dr. Al Carlos Hernandez, was honored to speak with the music legend.</span><br />
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<b><i>AC:</i></b> <b><i>Tell us about growing up poor in Dallas. Was your first language Spanish? Tell us a little about your family.</i></b></div>
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TL:
Growing up in Dallas was very difficult for me. My family and I lived
in a two room house and it certainly was crowded. My first language was
Spanish. My father and mother were very poor, but they were very rich
spiritually.</div>
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<b><i>AC: What kind of music did you listen to around the house? Your dad was musically talented?</i></b></div>
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TL: I listened to Spanish music around my house growing up - my father taught me my first Spanish songs at a very young age.</div>
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<b><i>AC:
Did growing up poor color your musical choices later in life by
pursuing folk music which was known for its commentary on social change</i></b>?</div>
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TL:
Later on in my life, folk music influenced my very much because folk
music, at that time, had a very interesting message. Being poor had
nothing to do with it.</div>
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<b><i>AC:
What gave you the courage to take your music to Dallas' more affluent
clubs? Did you consciously want to cross over and play to English
speaking audiences?</i></b></div>
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TL:
I started singing English songs to Anglo people from the beginning of
my career. The more affluent clubs in Dallas approached me because of my
reputation as an entertainer at that time.</div>
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<b><i>AC:</i></b> <b><i>How did Latinos in your community react to the idea of you doing songs in English?</i></b></div>
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TL: My Latin friends enjoyed hearing me sing rock and roll and popular songs.</div>
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<b><i>AC: What did the Anglo audiences think of you at first and did you have to win them over?</i></b></div>
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TL: I was always very lucky, whether the audience was Latino or Anglo, they always enjoyed my singing.</div>
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<b><i>AC: Tell us about landing your first record deal at 18?</i></b></div>
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I was contacted by phone by King Records in Cincinnati, Ohio. King
Records heard the first record I recorded for a small label in Dallas.
The song was <span style="font-style: italic;">The Right to Rock</span>.</div>
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<b><i>AC: The Right to Rock?</i></b></div>
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TL: When I wrote the song <span style="font-style: italic;">The Right to Rock</span>, I was singing mostly rock and roll.</div>
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<b><i>AC: What kind of a performer did you want to be? An Elvis, a Chuck Berry, a folk singer?</i></b></div>
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TL: I just wanted to be a popular singer.</div>
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<b><i>AC: Why did you fight so hard to keep your name when the producer wanted to change it?</i></b></div>
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TL: I was, and am, very proud to be a Mexicano!</div>
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<b><i>AC: Do you think changing your name to an Anglo one could have helped your career?</i></b></div>
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TL: Yes, very much!!</div>
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<b><i>AC:
You were one of the first Latino megastars who kept their Latino name.
That took a lot of guts back then. Does the Latino community appreciate
this?</i></b></div>
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TL: I don’t know.</div>
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<b><i>AC:
Tell us about the early recordings. How did you feel hearing yourself
on the radio? How did your family react to your initial success?</i></b></div>
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TL:
The first time I heard myself on the radio I was driving along in my
station wagon and I pulled over to the side of the street. I listened to
the whole song and waited until the disc jockey mentioned my name. I
was very excited, of course.</div>
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<b><i>AC:
Tell us about some of the first songs you had written. Was it harder
for a Latino to break into mainstream music at that time?</i></b></div>
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TL: It was very, very difficult!!! The songs I wrote in my early career were <span style="font-style: italic;">The Right to Rock</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Rock On</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">Only In My Dreams</span>.</div>
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<b><i>AC: How did you meet Buddy Holly and what was that friendship like?</i></b></div>
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I was appearing at a night club in Wichita Falls, Texas and Buddy Holly
was in town at that time to promote his single record <span style="font-style: italic;">That Will Be the Day</span>.
The disc jockey who was interviewing Buddy that day was a friend of
mine from Dallas. His name was Tommy Garrett. After Tommy’s interview
with Buddy, Tommy said to Buddy, “There is a friend of mine from Dallas
appearing at a night club here, would you like to go see and hear him?”
Buddy said, “Yeah, oh sure.” After my show, Tommy brought Buddy to my
dressing room. Buddy Holly was very friendly and very nice. He said to
me, “Trini, I really enjoyed your show and I think you are great!" He
asked me if I would you like to meet his record producer. That was how I
met Buddy Holly.</div>
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<b><i>AC: You mentioned that when Buddy passed away, The Crickets called you to come to Hollywood to replace him.</i></b></div>
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TL:
Yes, when Buddy was killed his group, The Crickets, asked me to come
and join them in Hollywood, then go on tour with them as their lead
singer.</div>
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<b><i>AC: Tell us about becoming a totally broke solo artist in LA. Your objective was to send home money to your family, correct?</i></b></div>
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TL:
My objective when I first went to Los Angeles was to get a singing
engagement as soon as possible because I told my parents I would send
them money as quickly as I could.</div>
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<b><i>AC: At that time, who was big in performing and getting good gigs? Who were your contemporaries?</i></b></div>
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TL:
At the time I went to Hollywood in 1960, the people who were getting
the good gigs were Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Dean Martin, and Sammy
Davis Jr., etc. My contemporaries were The Everly Brothers, Eddie
Cochran, and actor/singer Tommy Sands.</div>
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<b><i>AC: Tell us about PJ’s and meeting Don Costa. What was his impact on your career?</i></b></div>
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TL:
Meeting Don Costa at PJ’s had one of the biggest impacts on my career.
Don Costa, at that time, was producing and recording artists like Frank
Sinatra and Barbra Streisand.</div>
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<b><i>AC: Because of Costa, you started hanging with people like Sinatra and many other mega stars. How did they treat you?</i></b></div>
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TL:
Because of Don Costa, I had hits on my first two albums recorded live
at PJ’s. Right after that, Frank Sinatra wanted to meet me and he
introduced me to artists like Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and many
more big stars. All these mega stars treated me with a lot of respect
and admiration.</div>
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<b><i>AC: How did you assemble songs for this legendary PJ's album?</i></b></div>
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TL:
I asked Don Costa when we started to record the PJ’s album, “What do
you want me to do?” Don said, “Just do your show and we will record it.”</div>
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<b><i>AC: Did you want to be a folk singer? Have you been type-cast as a folk singer?</i></b></div>
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TL: They wanted to type cast me as a folk singer because at that time folk music was very popular.</div>
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<b><i>AC: How did your life change when the album became a monster hit and Hammer sold five million copies?</i></b></div>
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TL: Having a hit single and album did not affect me at all. I always have had my feet on the ground.</div>
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<b><i>AC: Did the fame and fortune cause you to go into excesses, like so many artists have over the years?</i></b></div>
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TL: The only excessive thing I started to do was I spent a lot of money on clothes!</div>
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<b><i>AC: How do you like being a music icon? What is the good and bad of fame for you?</i></b></div>
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TL: I have enjoyed it all my life. There is no good or bad, it is what you make it.</div>
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<b><i>AC: Tell us about your acting career. How did this all get started?</i></b></div>
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TL: When I started my career, I was approached by the producer of <span style="font-style: italic;">The Dirty Dozen</span> and he said that he would like for me to play the part of Jimenez in the movie. That’s how it all started.</div>
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<b><i>AC: Tell us about The Dirty Dozen - that was an iconic film. What was that like?</i></b></div>
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TL: It was very exciting to be a part of such a marvelous cast.</div>
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<b><i>AC: What are some of the highlights of your acting reel? Did you ever consider becoming a full time film and TV actor?</i></b></div>
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TL:
Working and doing a little bit of acting with actors like John
Cassavetes and Lee Marvin were some of the highlights. I wanted to do
more acting in my career, but it is a very difficult act to get into.</div>
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<b><i>AC:
You have never been overtly political but rather you let your music
make your statement about things. Have you shied away from political
causes considering you are one of the highest profile Mexican-American
performers in American History?</i></b> </div>
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TL: I have purposely shied away from politics.</div>
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<b><i>AC: Is there a reason you have kept a low profile on these sorts of things?</i></b></div>
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TL: Yes, the reason is I think an entertainer/artist should keep to his own business.</div>
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<b><i>AC:
You are involved in many things including a signature series of
guitars. Can you tell us about some of your side interests and hobbies?</i></b></div>
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TL: My only other interest other than my Gibson guitars is I enjoy golf and tennis.</div>
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<b><i>AC:
You have continued to travel and tour the world over the years and
still keep your music fresh. What motivates you to keep it going?</i></b></div>
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TL: That is a hard question. It is my inner self and spirit that makes me want to make people happy.</div>
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<b><i>AC: Tell us all about the Special 50th Anniversary Numbered Limited Edition album of Trini Lopez </i>At PJ’s<i>?</i></b></div>
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TL: My most successful album in my career has always been <span style="font-style: italic;">Trini Lopez Live in P.J’s</span>. I am thrilled Exhibit Records is re-issuing my very first LP in vinyl!!!</div>
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<b><i>AC: Are you planning to tour in support of the re-release?</i></b></div>
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TL: If I get the right offers, I will.</div>
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<b><i>AC: What can fans expect from the LP?</i></b></div>
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TL: Beside all of the lyrics being printed on the inside jacket, the recording itself is digitally re-mastered.</div>
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<b><i>AC: How do you think history will remember you?</i></b></div>
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TL: I hope history will remember me as a down-to-earth person who loves people.</div>
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<b><i>AC: What are some things still on your bucket list?</i></b></div>
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TL: I would like to do some serious acting.</div>
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<b><i>AC: What would you like your legacy to be?</i></b></div>
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TL: It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>SACRAMENTO, CA</b> – Many historians agree that of all the revolutions, none has left so much culture, pride and romanticism like the Mexican Revolution of 1910. Lasting a little over ten years, it featured world renowned Rebels like Francisco I. Madero, Pancho Villa, and Emiliano Zapata, with the latter two having an American-made feature length films about their lives. But, other key component were the songs, attire, and stories of heroism that are still talked about and presented in modern times. Now, for the first time in the Sacramento region, all this can be experienced as Bella Productions, in concert with the Mexican Consulate of Sacramento present <b>REBELS WITH A CAUSE: The Mexican Revolution</b>. <br /><br />Scheduled for November 19, 2014 at the historic Crest Theater, <b>REBELS WITH A CAUSE: The Mexican Revolution</b> will feature an evening of art, fashion, story telling, dance, and musical performances recognizing Villa, Zapata and the women soldiers who joined them, Las Adelitas. <br /><br />“This is an event that will not only entertain, but educate the community of the power that the people have when coming together to fight injustices,” says event coordinator Lucy Garcia-Robles. “Attendees can expect to enjoy an evening of art, music, dance, fashion and film.” <br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The evening will begin with a welcoming reception at 5 p.m. and will feature local author Samuel S. Ortega who will be on hand to autograph copies of his published book “Viva Villa,” and entertainment provided by Veronica Esparza and Mariachi Tradicional. Performances will begin at 7 p.m. with period dances by the Ballet Folklorico-Rincones de mi Tierra, narrated by dance director Marcos Sanchez, and followed by the all-female Bella Mariachi Trio. Mariachi music became the symbol of the Mexican Revolution because it represented the national spirit of the indigenous Mexican blood. <br /><br />Local designer extraordinaire Rory Castillo, of Castillo Designs, will present the varied fashions of the Revolution that will be eloquently modeled by the gracious Reina and her court from the Sacramento Reina Fiestas Patrias. Other performances include the Folkloric Group Los Alteños local singing sensation Dinorah. <br /><br />“Throughout the program, we will go from fiesta to Corridos, which narrate a variety of events, such as important battles, and celebrated great leaders and fighters of the revolution,” adds Garcia-Robles. <br /><br />Tickets for this extraordinary and culturally educational event are $25 and can be obtained at <a href="http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/710487/tfly">www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/710487/tfly</a>. Event coordinators are also encouraging those who can afford it to purchase a block of 10 tickets to donate to local school students. A portion of funds raised will be donated to scholarships offered through the nonprofit organization Cien Amigos. <br /><br /><b>About Bella Productions </b><br />Bella Productions was founded by Lucy Garcia-Robles in 2013 with the goal of creating a production company that gives back to the community. Together with Aida Perez and Anna Padilla they have set out to help nonprofit organizations fundraise through events and activities that promote cultural and historical educational values. <br /><br /><b>About the Sacramento Mexican Consulate</b> <br />One of the most active Consulates representing Mexico, the Sacramento Mexican Consulate offers a variety of services and information to Mexicans living in the region and those who wish to travel to Mexico. Besides community cultural events, the Consulate offers information about educational opportunities and health services.</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><!-- smartlook includes -->
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.heralddeparis.com/the-eclectic-and-amazing-skateboard-icon-turned-musician-tommy-guerrero/243577" title="Permanent Link: The Eclectic and Amazing Skateboard Icon turned Musician, Tommy Guerrero"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"></span></a></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14.0pt;">From cofounder of the skateboarding
company REAL, to a diverse musical sensation, Guerrero is hitting his stride.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.heralddeparis.com/the-eclectic-and-amazing-skateboard-icon-turned-musician-tommy-guerrero/243577">By Dr.Al Carlos Hernandez, Special Contributor to the Herald de ParisHOLLYWOOD (Herald de Paris)</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">As a teenager, Tommy Guerrero was one of the most
prominent members of the Bones Bregade, Powell Peralta’s professional
skateboarding team that was successful during the 1980′s. He was well known
for his relaxed style in street skateboarding and his Bones Brigade footage
was primarily filmed in his hometown of San Francisco. The videos Future
Primitive, The Search for Animal Chin, Public Domain, and Ban
This all featured the street skateboarding of Guerrero.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">After riding for Powell Peralta, Guerrero and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Thiebaud"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Jim Thiebaud</span></a>, a hometown
friend and Powell Peralta teammate, started the skateboarding company Real.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">Karl Watson, professional skateboarder and founder of
Organika skateboards, also grew up in San Francisco and revealed in 2012 that,
as a young boy, he moved into a house in which the Guerrero formerly resided.
Watson has stated that upon moving into the house, he discovered a drumstick
that was used in the Animal Chin movie and explained: “… and that was
in my room; and right then and there, I knew that I was destined to be a pro
skater.” Watson referred to himself as “blessed” as he subsequently
received packages of skateboard goods that were addressed to Guerrero.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">After his success in the world of skateboarding,
Guerrero decided to pursue his musical interests and was a member of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skate_rock"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">skate rock</span></a> band <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Free_Beer_%28band%29&action=edit&redlink=1"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Free Beer</span></a> and
the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experimental_music"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">experimental</span></a> group Jet
Black Crayon. However, Guerrero’s work as a solo artist has so far been the
most commercially and critically successful. Guerrero’s albums, EPs,
and various singles incorporate a diversified style of music, from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_and_roll"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">rock</span></a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_hop_music"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">hip-hop</span></a>, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funk"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">funk</span></a>, to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul_music"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">soul</span></a>, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">jazz</span></a>.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3njbM8Po9wk&list=PLeBibXk5dPao19Qmzk8OuQegOSy9b1oOc"><b>HERE</b></a> To Listen</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Arts"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">EA</span></a> video
game skate has featured numerous unreleased compositions that were
written and recorded by Guerrero.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">In 2004, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_Stone"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Rolling Stone</span></a> magazine
named Guerrero’s third studio album <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul_Food_Taqueria"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Soul Food Taqueria</span></a> (2003),
number two on its 2003 “Best Of” list.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">At the 2013 15th Annual ‘Transworld Skateboarding
Awards’ Guerrero was the recipient of the ‘Legend’ award. On the red carpet
preceding the awards event, Guerrero stated:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">I’m super grateful, that anyone really cares, to be
honest. Um … conflicted; I’m not one to rest on my laurels and it’s hard to
accept accolades for something you did thirty years ago, you know? I’d rather
be appreciated for what I do now, but I … I … I’m super grateful … I can’t
believe it [street skateboarding in the 21st century]. I mean the technical
aspect and the consistency, combined with that, is mind-blowing … but just
where it’s at now, is, is insane; I mean, what <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Mullen"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Rodney</span></a> [Mullen] sort
of started, with the technical aspect, to a whole another level, you know?
Making it extremely gnarly, extremely technical … I’d hate to be growing up
skating now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">Following his receipt of the Transworld “Legend” award,
Guerrero invited all “street skaters” onto the stage to stand alongside with
him at the Avalon Theater in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Hollywood</span></a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">California</span></a> USA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">It’s 2014 and Tommy Guerrero’s resume reads like a
dream. Bones Brigade skate team in the 80’s, movie appearances,
co-founder of Real Skateboards and 40’s Clothing, art director
for Krooked Skateboarding, and prolific recording artist. From the Fat
Jazzy Grooves and Another Late Night compilations, to albums for
Mo’Wax, Galaxia, Function 8, Rush [Japan], and Quannum and Ubiquity, Tommy
Guerrero has lead a full life. Then there’s the collaborations with Lyrics
Born, Jack Johnson, Curumin, Bing Ji Ling and Prefuse 73, remixes for Money
Mark/Nigo, Poets of Rhythm and Shawn Lee. His band, Jet Black Crayon, has
toured with Isotope 217 and Tortoise. He’s scored tunes for Thomas </span></div>
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Campbell’s
surf film Sprout, the EA video game Skate and had the honor of
being the sole provider of music for Todd Oldham’s show Hand Made Modern on
HGTV. His songs have been licensed for zeitgeist television shows like Queer
as Folk, Sex in the City, and CSI Miami. His designs are found
on Levis in Japan, Vans shoes worldwide, and Sutro eyewear.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">Tommy’s music, like his graphic design, is beguilingly
simple. He sounds like a guy messing around on his front stoop and maybe that’s
exactly what he is – but the result will touch you down to your toes. From Mission
District punkers to Shibuya-ku hipsters, his melodies dance lightly around your
head while the rhythms build under your feet and move your hips. His is SOUL
music, made by a street kid raised on Santana and Bill Withers (with more than
a little nod to the Clash and Public Enemy in there, too).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">Herald De Paris Special Contributor, Dr. Al Carlos
Hernandez took a verbal ride with the post modern mogul, Mr. Tommy Guerrero.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: Tell us a little about your
folks and growing up in SF. How did those early years influence who you are
today?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">TG: My
brother and I were raised by our mother. We lived with my aunt and cousins on
and off over the years. As most people know, San Francisco was much different
than it is currently – much more of a working class feel. Now days San
Francisco is just rich kids using the city as a stepping stone. No roots will
be planted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> I had a
pretty standard lower class childhood and started skating when I was nine. We
lived on a hill so that informed my approach to skating.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: What was your first
skateboard experience like and when did you realize you were really good at it?
How does SF lend itself to boarding?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">TG: A
friend gave me a Black Knight board – clay wheels etc. I was hooked! Where we
lived was surrounded by hills so being surrounded by hills forces a
skateboarder to learn to deal with speed. You need to develop the skills to
control it. The ability to do this became ingrained in the way I skated.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">I have never had an epiphany about my prowess on a board
and am still waiting…</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: When did you become
interested in music? Who did you listen to when being inspired? Who would you
like to fashion your career after?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">TG: I
started playing music with my brother when I was around twelve. At that time
the punk movement arrived on the West Coast with a fury. We naturally
gravitated to it as it went hand-in-hand with skate ideology.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">My brother and I went to see The Ramones in ’78; they
played a free gig in front of the San Franciscan city hall. That experience
changed everything! I wanted to be part of that scene.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: Tell us about the Bones
Brigade – pro skateboard team – how did you hook up and what about that seminal
video shot in SF? How old were you?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">TG: The
Brigades main guy, Stacy, approached my brother at the second San Francisco
street style competition in Golden Gate Park.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">My
brother Tony told me that they really liked the way I skated and wanted me in
but I didn’t believe him. They were major! Then I spoke with Stacy a bit later
realized that the offer was real, so I joined.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">The future primitive video – that was my “debut”
so-to-speak. Stacy and his buddy came to SF for a day. I took them around The
City to a bunch of different spots – various places I had been skating for
years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">Back
then, you didn’t have a year or even a month to film – it was maybe three days
at best for a solo part. I wish I had a bit more time but that’s the way it
was. I was one of the first to do that sort of thing and it was successful.
Hopefully it opened some doors for the skater community.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: What is life like as a ‘Pro
Skateboarder?’ Travel, shows, completions . . . what is the good and bad of
this life?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">TG:
Being a pro skater was a dream job! You kidding me?! But it was also demanding.
It beat the crap out of my body and I am in pain – even now during this
interview!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">There is quite a bit of traveling but very little time
to really experience any local culture. It was always on to the next event.
Always trains, planes, autos, etc… on the constant move.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: Tell us about the 2013
annual Skateboarding Awards. When you won the Legend Award you mentioned that
it seemed weird receiving an award for doing something 30 years ago.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">TG:
Actually I wasn’t into it. A couple of friends – Jim Thiebaud and Juilen
stranger – convinced me that I sort of had to participate. I am not one to sit
back and ruminate on “the good ole days” as-it-were. I’m still being creative
and skating and trying to stay in the streets… that’s where life is happening.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: After success in
skateboarding, you went into music. Tell us about your first bands. How is
performing music different than performing as an athlete?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">TG: I
am still in skating! Me and Jim Thiebaud formed Real Skateboards 23
years ago! Still here, still doing it! Music isn’t my job, not yet anyway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">My first bands were just my brother and friends playing
punk. I grew up playing bass. The guitar just happened out of necessity – just
as being a solo musician.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">We
played all the local San Francisco punk clubs – the Mab, the On Broadway,
Ruthies Inn, Tool and Die, etc. We played with similar bands such as Fear, Bad
Brains, D.O.A., Social Distortion, Minor Threat and so on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">I don’t consider myself to be an athlete nor do I feel
that skating is a performance for me. It’s part of life. Competitions were
necessary at the time, so I learned how to play the game. I was decent at it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">Playing to an audience can be nerve wracking. Putting
your soul on the line isn’t easy and people love to criticize and diminish others
for what they do. It’s difficult.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: Your solo work is critically
and commercially very successful. Tell us a little bit about each of your
albums.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">TG: Ha!
I wouldn’t say successful by any means. Very few people actually pay for music
anymore. The only way an indie artist can make any sort of income is to license
work. Definitely not commercially successful. All of my albums are
written/recorded at the same time. I don’t make demos etc. It’s very
spontaneous, raw and of-the-moment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">I don’t
like flogging songs until they become lifeless; then you’re just going through
the motions which loses the emotional impact of the tune.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: You incorporate jazz, hip
hop, funk, and soul. What inspires you to write?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">TG:
Inspiration can come from anything/anywhere really. A solid deep groove or a
melody, or perhaps just the tone of an instrument. It’s endless.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: What kind of music moves
you?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">TG:
Honest music. I dig all genres, just has to be true.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: Where would you like to be
musically?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">TG: A
better musician !!!!!</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: In 2004 Rolling Stone
Magazine named your third album (Soul Food Taqueria) number two on its
’2013 Best’ list. For those who haven’t heard that joint, why do you think
it is so well received?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">TG: I
think someone was paid off! I have no idea why. Taqueria is not anything truly
special. I think it was being marketed as a down tempo recording as well, but I
am grateful.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: Tell us about your live
performances and your recent tour of Europe. How did that go? How do you like
touring and what are touring plans for the future?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">TG: The
tour had its up and downs; there have been some promotional miscues as well as
venue choices. The next time I would reach out to local skate shops to help
spread the word. Maybe even play shops, drop a hat, and hope it fills up! But I
had a great time and would do it all again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">The next tour coming up is Japan. In the Fall we are
doing nine cities and eleven gigs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">I usually don’t do extended tours like most bands. I
don’t have label support, the funds, or a band, although I hire musicians on
occasion. It’s quite difficult to make it happen. I love being on the road
though.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: What are you working on now?
Tell us about some of your new endorsements and how people can find out more
about you.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">TG: I
just finished an album for the Japanese label named Rush that I work
with – relearning the tunes and rehearsing the material – then the standard
work – and hanging with my son.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: This is what Tommy
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">tg is
old.<br />
he likes to play music anywhere anytime.<br />
he wishes he could still skate but his limbs are a mutinous lot. so he pushes
to the beer store.<br />
by day [ partial ] he sits in front of a monitor [at deluxe ] and makes …<br />
sense of gonz’s artwork and puts it on skateboards for krooked.<br />
art[mis]director.<br />
by eve/night he tries to write/play/record/music.<br />
[ artcorn ]<br />
he likes to use glue stick and paper. like kindergartners.<br />
he likes wood boxes.<br />
his son diego is 6.5 and rules. and is smarter.<br />
his knees hurt as he’s typing this.<br />
he needs a beer. [ but it's too early. ]<br />
he does lots of things. none worth mentioning but some people think<br />
so. dumb and dumber.<br />
he googles himself daily.<br />
he has too many records and t shirts. most are in storage. oh and skateboards.<br />
he likes bill withers and coltrane.<br />
he likes joseph cornell and rupert garcia.<br />
he needs to stop typing and get to work.<br />
thnk you. tg</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">By Al Carlos Hernandez on April 29, 2014 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> HOLLYWOOD (Herald de Paris) –</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">
Elpidia Carrillo was born August 16, 1961 in Santa Elena, Michoacán,
Mexico, a small mountain community where her grandfather was a landowner. When
Carrillo was six years old, her father was murdered. Her brother moved the
family of eight siblings to Paracuaro, where Elpidia attended school.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> Perhaps her best acted role in
Hollywood to date has been that of “Maria” in the 1986
movie Salvador where she played a Salvadoran acting
alongside James Woods. Arguably, though, her best-known role would be as
the survivor, Anna, in Predator with Arnold Schwarzenegger and a
cameo in Predator 2. In American cinema, she has also worked with Johnny
Depp and many other stars.</span></span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z04WeLlTpuQ/U2A6B5OvurI/AAAAAAAAESY/PVshHJ7r0VI/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-04-29+at+4.45.51+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z04WeLlTpuQ/U2A6B5OvurI/AAAAAAAAESY/PVshHJ7r0VI/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-04-29+at+4.45.51+PM.png" height="400" width="258" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> When she was 12, Carrillo’s brother
was also murdered, forcing her to go to work in a restaurant to support the
family. Walking down the street one day, she was approached by an agent who
offered a modeling contract. Carrillo debuted in film at age 16 with Deseos (1977). Several roles in Mexican movies and television
series followed. Her first American film was The Border (1982), and
she became well-known through her roles in with Deseos (1977). Several roles in Mexican movies and television
series followed. Her first American film was <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_2FTJXTGsw">The Border</a> (1982), and
she became well-known through her roles in <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1txEAywdiw">Predator </a>(1987), <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e3na-7QZtA">Salvador</a> (1986),
and for De Tripas, Corazon, which was nominated for an Academy Award. She
has been featured in several television series episodes,
including ER and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and has
directed a 2004 short,Killer Snake. Carrillo has received a number of awards,
including two Alma Awards for outstanding Supporting Actress, and has
been honored for helping to improve the Latino media profile.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> Carrillo is married with two
children, and lives in Venice, California.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> Carillo has mainly appeared in
Mexican movies. Her first American movie was 1982</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">′</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">s The Border. Other
American films include Beyond the Limit (with Joaquim de Almeida),
Salvador (with Juan Fernandez and Tony Plana), Let’s Get Harry (with
Glenn Frey and Jerry Hardin), Predator (with Bill Duke and Sonny Landham) and
its’ sequel Predator 2 (with Bill Paxton and Ruben Blades), The Brave (with
Clarence Williams III, Luis Guzman, and Pepe Serna), and her most recent film
appearance, in 2009</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">′</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">s Mother
and Child (with Annette Bening and Jimmy Smits).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> Her first American TV appearance was
in the 1985 mini-series Christopher Columbus. Other appearances includeMidnight
Caller (with Gary Cole, Jesse Borrego, and Mykelti Williamson), 21
Jump Street (with Jorge Gil, Xavier Coronel and Mario Ernesto Sanchez),
ER, Law and Order, and The Mentalist.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> She is currently working on editing
a documentary that she shot in Michoacán. She is also working on
opening a Film Festival in Tierra Caliente, Michoacán. This is to promote
education and arts in communities that don’t have a decent school system
or even a library , Elpidia is opening a few book stores and
cafeterias en las comunidades para que los jovenes tengan a donde ir a pasar el
tiempo y educarse.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Herald de Paris </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Deputy
Managing Editor Dr. Al Carlos Hernandez was enchanted to meet and interact with
this mulit-national theatrical icon – a woman who had held her own opposite
Hollywood’s top leading men.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">AC:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> <b>Your
life story is what great novels are made of. You grew up in a small town
in Mexico and your grandfather was a landowner. What were those first few
years like?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">EC: The first years of my life from
birth to three were also the beginning of tragedy for my family. In 1964 my
father got shot and killed in one of the villages where my
grandfather owned land. A few years before my father’s only brother had
been shot as well.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">After that my mother and her ten
children became workers for my grandfather’s many farms, but we did not own
land any more. My grandfather had taken it all from us. Most of us were still
very little and my mama Maria only had three boys. The older boy was about 16,
the other boy was about ten and the third boy was just a couple of months old
so she was forced to place us with different relatives.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">AC: Tragedy hit when you were six
years old. What happened? Does the intense emotionality of that time still
inform your work as an artist? If so, how?</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">EC: My brother Ramiro, the oldest of
the boys, became our father figure and he felt very responsible for us all. He
bought a house for us in the town of Paracuaro were my grandpa also owned land
and cattle. I was a good and smart girl – my brother told me he wanted me to go
to school, but I was too little to start first grade. In those years there was
no pre-school in my town. He thought I would do well and he got me a false
birth certificate and made me a couple of years older. He send me to school and
I was about four but he made me six on paper.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> Tragically, he saw me make it to the
second grade because in 1968 he got shot outside the only movie theater in
town. I will never forget the sounds of gun shots at night time. That Bang!
Bang! Bang! That sound went with me everywhere I went.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> To hear your mother cry in the
middle of the night when she learns that her son has been shot is something no
one can ever forget. I could hear her footsteps running, faster than she
normally did, until she got to her already dead boy. All my sisters and cousins
and friends came out of the movie theater and screamed, shouting to get the
criminals. We hear them running in the middle of the night, hear the gallop of
the horses taking the criminals away. All the way to México City where, when I
turned ten, jure que vengaria la muerte de mi hermano.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> After the death of my brother we
were all threatened to be raped or killed. I was never so scared for my life and
my sister’s life as I was back then. Some of my sisters got married at a
very young age in order for them to be fed and protected. My sister Marisa
decide to move herself to the nearest big town of Uruapan. She found
shelter with the curandera from that town and started to work in the Chinese
restaurant. Another older sister also left to Mexico City and became at very
young stripper.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I found myself bouncing from my
grandfather’s home to another older sister’s home where I was abused and hardly
had any food.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> When I turned ten, I couldn’t take
it anymore and decided to leave the town. I had learned already how to use a
gun and decided that I would go to Uruapan. I asked my sister Marisa that if
she could take me with her. If not, I was going to leave the town anyway. I
knew that if I had been able to save myself from so many dangerous situations,
I would do okay for myself staying in a big town like that. She took me
with her and found me a job with the Chinese man. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> After a year in Uruapan earning a
few pesos and working so many hours, I didn’t have to keep on going to
school , I became frustrated so I quit. While there I was living at La
Curandera’s house. Life was not looking good, but my luck changed when I
noticed that a local photographer had being taking photos of me. He asked the
Chinese man if he could talk to me.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">AC: Just like in the movies, you
were walking down the street and offered a modeling contract from an agent. Did
that really happen? Weren’t you skeptical?</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">EC: The photographer was nice but
also loved women and seguramente entre mas’ niñas, mejor. I was scared but
strong and the man was somehow taken aback seeing my wild and fierce eyes. He
offered me good money and took me to the capital of Michoacán to model the
outfits that the Purecha women used. I was, for the first time in my life, in
contact with my real roots, I felt proud and became a good model and listener.
The photographer noticed my interest and said he thought I had more talent than
just being a model. He thought I could be an actress. I had no idea what he was
talking about. Within a year or so I became more frustrated when I notice that
the Chinese man was using me and my sister to attract men to his restaurant. My
sister got married that year at 15.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">AC: You went to work in a restaurant
at 12. What was that like? Is this where you honed your strong work ethic?</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">EC: I was all alone and hungry . . .
very, very hungry. But at age 12 a film director from Mexico City came and I
was offered to participate in my first film, Pafnucio Santo, where
I got to portray La Malinche – I had no dialog. Instead I got to sing
in German Opera. I had no idea what opera was, but the pay was good so I
said yes. When I got to the set I learned that I had to take my clothes off. I
was scared but there was no one taking care of me, and no one cared that I was
a minor. They took off my dress in the middle of the set and told me to sing
and walk sexy. The director said that the film was about a time when women
didn’t wear any clothing. I somehow understood. They also said, “Or else you
don’t get paid.” He also decided that my name on his movies would be “Piya”
Instead of Elpidia Carrillo.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">After I finished that film I had
another contract to star in a Mexican film called El Nuevo Mundo. It was my
first lead role and a big production. All was good until I learned that I had
to be naked in that film as well. And again I did it ,since I didn’t read the
contract before hand. I was again forced to get undressed. By this time I
worked on the movie Deceos. They thought I had experience because the director,
for the first time, took his time to sit with me and talk to me about the
scene. We discussed how we will shoot it and how important my role was . . .
and that I had to take my clothes off (hahaha). I understood and had
decided that I liked the art of storytelling. I decided to discover more about
it. I enrolled in the Bellas Arts School in Mexico City. After that I
didn’t stop working in México for both Mexican and European productions. I got
to travel to the south of the continent. I had no plans and knew little about
North America.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">AC: From 1977 until 1982 you worked
on many TV and film projects in Mexico. What were those experiences like? What
was your lifestyle like at the time?</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">EC: In 1977 at the age of 17, I got
chosen by Tony Richardson to star in The Border with Jack Nicholson. I didn’t
speak a word of English and had no idea who Nicholson was, but I was again
taken by surprise. Before I knew it I was in Hollywood, had a work visa and was
living in Tony Richardson’s home laughing my ass off at Nicholson’s
jokes. I remember that it was the first time I ever felt secure and safe.
I understood that I had rights as a teenager and as an artist. I got an agent,
an assistant, a driver, money to eat, tickets to Disney, etc.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">After I did The Border I kept on
working in other great films and didn’t think too much about doing TV. I
thought that I was made to just work in films, and I only did a couple here and
there when a friend or someone that knew me offered me the roles. I did
eventually started taking various TV roles in the USA and Mexico and I still
do.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">AC: In 1979 you starred (along with
James Woods) in Oliver Stones’ Salvador. How did you land that role and how was
it working with Oliver Stone? What did he teach you?</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></span></div>
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felt such need for fighting for people’s rights. I looked up to Oliver at that
moment as if he was my hero. I was able to see the mistakes he was making in
showing Latino culture, like he did with me, <i>acostada en la hamaca,
desnuda, con el bebe llorando, y mi hermanito fumando mota y al gringo ensima
de mi, valiendole madres todo</i>. Yes we fought and argued about not getting
naked and well, he won.</span></span></div>
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film only in terms of money. I mean the US is bigger in many different ways but
in terms of stories, I think Mexico <i>tiene mejores y mas historias de
importancia. I think son menos comerciales y tienen mas contenido</i>. I
believe that we have so many stories to tell, so many.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">EC: I don’t see myself as someone
famous. I wish! The fame is bringing me money to support my children and the
opportunity to work giving back to my gente. Que venga! I think that generosity
is a very important tool for an artist. I think that we women artists have to
speak up. Yes. I do believe that. We have the weapons, the tools: our bodies,
musical instruments, paint brushes, pencil and paper, cameras, and tons of
stories.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">EC: Yes I feel that I should be
careful what I do as an artist. Latina artists have not been portrayed in
Hollywood in a positive light. I think there are hardly any roles for Latino
women to begin with.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">EC: I had the fortune to work with
Rodrigo Garcia a couple of times – he is one of the directors that I have been
more challenged with. With Rodrigo I learned about acting and writing and
shooting my entire scene with no editing! I think he has a unique way of
telling stories about women. I was so happy when he gave the role in Nine Lives
– I got an Alma award and a couple of other awards in Europe for it. I also had
the luck to work with Ken Loach in Bread and Roses. I learned so much about
acting, writing, producing, generosity, compassion, team work, story,
photography and improvisation.</span></span></div>
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making Predator was to be able to survive among a bunch of horny, macho,
stupid, muscle men. I am very proud of that.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> EC: I would like to go back
and work in Mexico and anywhere else in Latino America. My goal is to be able
to bring productions to most of Latino America countries. In that way I could
establish small production houses and be able to make films, documentaries and
shorts. I would be able to give my “Elpidia Carrillo Workshops” (Arts and
film making).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">AC: What are you working on right
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">EC: I am now working on editing a
documentary that I shot in Michoacán. I am also working on opening a Film
Festival in Tierra Caliente, Michoacán. This is to promote education and arts
in communities that don’t have a good school system and/or don’t even have a
library. I am also opening a few book stores and cafeterias en las comunidades
para que los jovenes tengan a donde ir a pasar el tiempo y educarse.</span></span></div>
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being the talent went hand in hand. When I went on to produce for the SyFy
channel it was a big challenge for me, being someone who was relatively new to
the scene."</span></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.heralddeparis.com/scifi-channel-and-adventurer-actress-jael-de-prado-the-real-lara-croft/220274"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">By Al Carlos Hernandez, Herald de Paris </span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">HOLLYWOOD, CA – Jael De Pardo is known for
her work as a researcher on the hit series Destination Truth on SYFY channel.
Jael went on to conduct a series of investigations about myths and legends on
the show in places like King Tut’s tomb and the radiation fields of Chernobyl.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">SYFY was very enthused by Jael’s work and offered her
roles in two subsequent shows <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeSUQlZCOZQ">Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files</a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XgRO4OvWIU&list=ELkGPKrTVVMpg">Haunted Highway</a> in which she currently performs alongside Jack Osbourne. Haunted
Highway just completed production on its second season and is set to air this
fall. Jael’s adventurous spirit and wide range of travel, have donned her the
title of “real life Lara Croft” by her fans. Whether it means repelling down
mine shafts in Chile or SCUBA diving with sharks in the Bermuda Triangle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">Raised in NYC, Jael arrived in the City at the age of
two from her native Colombia. Shortly after, her parents submitted a picture of
Jael to the Ford Modeling Agency. Jael was accepted to the agency and began
modeling in ad campaigns and editorials at the age of four. Jael later attended
the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC where she majored in
exhibit design and multi-media studies. An avid artist, designer and
fashionista, in her spare time Jael worked assisting world-renowned fashion
designer Patricia Field at her downtown store. When Jael decided to move to Los
Angeles after college to pursue a career in acting, Patricia Field wrote her
letter of recommendation to get into acting school.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">Jael has studied acting with some of the top coaches in
the country including Susan Batson, Lesly Kahn and Janet Ashanti’s masters’
class. She soon became popular in the commercial world, appearing in television
and print campaigns for companies such as Levis, Apple, Verizon, Sony, and
Nissan. Jael eventually became the face of numerous brand integrations for
companies such as Dodge and American Airlines.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">In 2006, Jael was approached about an audition for a TV
hosting job. That audition <span id="goog_1394474504"></span><span id="goog_1394474505"></span>turned into a three-year contract with Al Gore’s
newly launched, youth lifestyle television network, Current TV. Jael’s diverse
skill set – acting, writing, hosting –accelerated her rise to become one of the
lead voices and faces of Current TV.</span><br />
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later went on to produce at the network, creating segments in Colombia, Panama
and Mexico including a half hour special for the Vanguard journalism unit in
the Darien Gap, a dangerous patch of unincorporated jungle that separates
central and South America. Jael also returned to her hometown of NYC to produce
a segment about her former employer Patricia Field after Patricia styled the
HBO series Sex & the City. She also produced a segment on world-renowned
photographer/director David LaChapelle at the NYC Tony Shafrazi Gallery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">Jael has also appeared in independent films, on E!
Entertainment, Travel Channel, AT&T’s Buzz Channel and SiTV, America’s
leading cable network for Latinos. Her work has won her awards and accolades
such as a Silver Telly and Bronze Remi.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> In her
down time Jael continues to study acting. She also enjoys writing, and is an
adventurer whose extensive travel has taken her to far-flung corners of the
earth. Jael is fluent in Spanish and Italian, and resides between New York and
Los Angeles.</span></div>
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de Paris had an opportunity to speak with Jael thanks to an introduction by
former Playboy-bunny-turned-actress, Maria Luna Richwine.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: You started
very young in the ‘business.’ How did that come about?</span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> My family moved to NY when I
was two years old from Colombia and I was enrolled in dance school. After a
show one day my step-dad took some photographs of me while I was all done up.
He and my mom decided to submit them to the Ford Modeling Agency. Shortly
after, the agency signed me and I started auditioning at seven years old.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: What was your
first job? What do you remember from the experience?</span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> The first job I did was a JCPenney
print ad when I was seven. I remember walking into a room with three other kids
who were also going to be in the ad and putting on an outfit that fit really
tight over my head. It made my hair messy, but nobody seemed to mind because
that is how they shot me, with messy hair. After that, a talent manager took
interest in me and I started auditioning a lot more and getting lots of call-backs.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: At what moment
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> I don’t think I’ve had an exact
moment when I thought I wanted to be in the “public eye.” It’s more about
loving the work, not being in the public eye. I was around the arts a lot as a
kid, my parents took me to lots of Broadway shows, the ballet and off-Broadway
shows. Also, having been in front of the camera and on stage a lot as a kid, it
felt natural to me. I loved being on stage and I still love that feeling.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Modeling wasn’t something I
talked about a lot to the kids at school, so I had a pretty typical experience.
But even throughout my teenage “rebel years” I stuck to my love for the arts,
even though it was a little different at the time. I began to explore other
mediums like painting and sculpting.</span></div>
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art school? You majored in multi-media?</span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Fashion Institute of Technology
in NYC is one of the top art schools in the country, and I thought Multi-Media
studies would give me a chance to experiment with different forms of art and
find my niche. I had made some sketches and small sculptures that I brought to
the university for an interview and got accepted so decided to go. I never
formally thought of becoming a fashion designer, but have always had distinct
ideas about image and aesthetic. I’ve always liked to be creative with my clothes;
I experimented with that a lot during school and ended up working for fashion
designer Patricia Field while studying. Her style is incredibly experimental!
(Which you know if you watched Sex in the City) These days I’m in love
Alexander McQueen and I also love looking at the Dolce & Gabbana ads in
magazines. They’re beautiful–especially the Italian ones.</span></div>
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considered doing fashion design work?</span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> I’ve had some distinct ideas
for designs, especially after having spent so much time around the fashion
world in NY. Starting a fashion line has crossed my mind; I just need to find
the right moment to do it.</span></div>
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you to make the move to LA?</span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> I’ve always thought that in
order to know what you want in life, you need to try new and different things;
push your boundaries. I loved NY but was looking for a change of scenery. After
having done the courses at FIT, I still felt a call to acting and on-camera
work, and at the time had befriended one of the actors from the soap All My
Children. He recommended a great acting coach in LA; I went there for the first
time to interview for her class. I got accepted and decided to move. Right
before I moved, my step-dad gave me an envelope with $5000 to help me with my big
transition. My parents were very supportive of my decision. That was the last
gift my step-dad ever physically gave me; he passed away a few months later.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> I think that some people are
born with a natural instinct for something. When I was young, I used to ham it
up for the camera and loved to perform for my family and on stage. Acting
classes are useful for tapping into your natural abilities and accessing them
even more. All arts take fine-tuning and practice. The trick is to learn those
fine-tuning techniques while still keeping your natural instinct.</span></div>
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like when you got to LA? Did being a Latina help you get bookings?</span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> The first years in LA I did a
lot of print and commercial work. I didn’t have a car right away so I used to
take the bus to the auditions. After booking several jobs I saved enough money
to buy my first car. My first commercial was an ad for Levi’s that was directed
by Chris Cunningham. Did being Latina help? Sure. I think that sometimes being
a minority in a casting room filled with blondes can be a plus. Being bilingual
also has given me an edge; I’ve used my Spanish on camera a lot while filming
shows internationally.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: How much of
booking a job is talent and how much is plain luck?</span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> I think talent goes a long way
in the entertainment industry, but it doesn’t matter much unless the right
people are watching. There is certainly an element of luck. It’s a combination
of luck, skill, and hard work. I had a meeting with a talent exec the other day
who also talked about serendipity, meaning when things line up for you. He
called it a “symphony.” I think my career has definitely had some symphonic
moments.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: Tell us about
working with current TV? You worked with Al Gore?</span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Current TV was like going to
grad school for television. Because it was a start-up network I was given
license to try a lot of different things. I got over 1000 hours on camera there
and also began producing. I believe it’s important to learn about all aspects
of what’s happening on set because it can only be an asset to the performer and
makes other peoples jobs easier. I also discovered my drive for philanthropy
while at Current. Working with Al Gore raised my awareness of environmental
issues and I decided to produce several short-form documentaries about them. I
also had some fun with producing projects about the arts and fashion but I
suppose, given my childhood, that was a natural thing.</span></div>
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affect a person?</span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Fame raises your awareness that
people are watching. I think you have more of a responsibility to be aware of
what you are portraying to the public. When people first began to recognize me
on the street, it felt strange! It’s a bit like the uncomfortable feeling you
get while being complimented; it takes a bit of getting used to. I love
connecting with my fans now though; it’s nice hearing how my work has inspired
them.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">AC: How did you
begin producing?</span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> At Current TV, producing and
being the talent went hand in hand. When I went on to produce for the SyFy
channel it was a big challenge for me, being someone who was relatively new to
the scene. We were on the road and traveled to nine different countries within
a three month period – and I was producing and co-starring the entire third
season of Destination Truth! Arriving in a different country, encountering a
different language every week, being responsible for a large portion of the
show, and performing on camera each episode was not easy! But I wouldn’t take
it back for anything.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> While filming Destination Truth
we went to the pyramids of Giza in Egypt, hiked the Great Wall of China,
visited Buddhist monks in the Himalayas, saw the Nasca Lines in Peru and even
visited local tribes at their homes in Africa. It was an amazing experience!
When you’re on the road for work and the production company is hiring locals to
help with things, you get to know more about the culture because you hang out
with the people living there. To this day, shooting driving scenes over the
sand dunes in Egypt while overlooking the pyramids is one of the best days I’ve
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> My favorite part about shooting
Fact or Faked was the office scenes. The dialogue was often a debate of
scientific mysteries and I loved it! I learned so much; I’m a sucker for
intellectual debate and conversation.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Jack is super fun to work with
and super laid-back. He keeps a cool head and is always very positive. I think
that’s something noteworthy to see in people, even when they’re going through
personal challenges. I’ve never seen him bring those challenges to work, and I
can appreciate that in people because I try to do the same. We’ve had a blast
working together and have become friends because of it.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> A lot of the scenes I’ve done
for these SyFy shows require me to get rugged, adventurous, and dirty. I’ve
found myself doing things like scuba diving the Bermuda Triangle with sharks,
shooting AR15 rifles, crawling through caves, visiting ancient ruins, trekking
the Amazon Jungle in the pitch black of night and walking ever so carefully
through Chernobyl in a radiation suit.</span></div>
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romance? What is your life philosophy?</span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> I’m not romantically involved
at the moment, but I’m open to the possibility. I take it one day at a time but
I believe that doing something each day to get you closer to your goal is a key
discipline to getting anywhere in this world.</span></div>
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feel about social media?</span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Twitter is great to keep close
to the fans. It’s so fun to see what interests them and what they like to talk
about. Social media is an amazing thing. @Jaeldepardo</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> I keep myself open to all
possibilities and opportunities—the dream now is to keep growing as an
entertainer. I’ve been so fortunate to keep working consistently but I’m
looking now to expand my repertoire to scripted work and use the acting skills
I’ve worked so hard to attain!</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.heralddeparis.com/living-legend-musical-visionary-narada-michael-walden/216854">By Al Carlos Hernandez, Herald de Paris</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Narada Michael Walden</td></tr>
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<b>HOLLYWOOD </b>– Music writer and producer Narada Michael Walden has produced many household names including: Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Regina Belle, Steve Winwood, Ray Charles, Wynonna Judd, Whitney Houston, George Michael, Mariah Carey, Barbara Streisand, Lionel Ritchie, Elton John, Sting, Carlos Santana, Shanice Wilson, Tevin Campbell, Lisa Fischer, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones, Jeff Beck and The Temptations. He was awarded Grammys for Producer of the Year in 1988, Album of the Year for the movie soundtrack The Bodyguard in 1993 and the R&B Song of the Year in 1985 for Aretha Franklin’s Freeway of Love. Billboard Magazine also named him one of the “Top Ten Producers with the Most Number One Hits.”<br />
As impressive a production and songwriting resume as Narada Michael Walden has assembled over the past thirty years, he has earned equal acclaim as a recording and performing artist in his own right. Beginning as a drummer with the pioneering Mahavishnu Orchestra (replacing Billy Cobham at 19 years old), Narada also toured with Jeff Beck, Tommy Bolin, and Weather Report. With eleven acclaimed solo albums of his own which produced dance hits such as I Shoulda Loved Ya, Divine Emotions, I Don’t Want Nobody Else to Dance With You along the way, he has achieved greatness in a wide range of sonic arenas. Walden’s music includes groundbreaking soundtrack work on such blockbuster films as The Bodyguard, Free Willy, Beverly Hills Cops II, 9 ½ Weeks and Stuart Little to the EMMY-winning One Moment In Time - the theme to the 1988 Olympic Games.<br />
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In February 2012, Narada Michael Walden returned from a well received ten day stint of shows at the Blue Note in Tokyo and Nagoya, Japan to perform at the White House in an all-star band for President Obama’s “Red, White and Blues” concert with legends B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Mick Jagger, Trombone Shorty, Booker T Jones and more. Narada enlisted some amazing musicians and performers for his band on Thunder 2013including: Nikita Germaine (Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, James Taylor, and Patty Austin) on vocals, Frank Martin (Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Madonna, Jennifer Hudson, John McLaughlin, Elton John and Bruce Springsteen) on keyboards, Angeline Saris (Gretchen Menn, Zepperella) on bass and vocals, Matthew Charles Heulitt (Zigaboo Modaliste, Salvador Santana, Megan Slankard, Eion Harrington) on guitars.<br />
Tarpan Records is pleased to announce the national release of <a href="http://www.nmwproductions.com/">Thunder 2013</a>, a new full length album by Narada Michael Walden on September 17, 2013. This release features new songs that span rock, fusion, funk and even a ballad or two. This is the first worldwide official release by Narada Michael Walden on his new imprint, Tarpan Records. Narada enlisted some amazing musicians and performers for his band onThunder 2013 including: Nikita Germaine (Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, James Taylor, and Patty Austin) on vocals, Frank Martin (Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Madonna, Jennifer Hudson, John McLaughlin, Elton John and Bruce Springsteen) on keyboards, Angeline Saris (Gretchen Menn, Zepperella) on bass and vocals, Matthew Charles Heulitt (Zigaboo Modaliste, Salvador Santana, Megan Slankard, Eion Harrington) on guitars. Thunder 2013 is a strong new direction from Narada Michael Walden, inspired by his recent successful two-year tour with the Jeff Beck Band. Narada returned home to finish this album and put together his band to tour on his own. <br />
On September 24, 2013 the label will also release Narada Michael Walden’s Rising Sun, an instrumental EP that features Narada and his new band performing remakes of his greatest fusion hits.<br />
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Herald de Paris Deputy Managing Editor Dr. Al Carlos Hernandez was truly honored to interact with this contemporary music icon and innovator. <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>What kind of a family did you come from, where did you grow up and when did you decide to play the drums? What kind of music did you listen to as a child? </i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> I come from a very cool family in Kalamazoo, Michigan. My dad was 18 and my mom was 19 when I was born. My dad wanted to be a drummer and my mom played some piano, but she loved music. She was a very sensitive person. For Christmas my whole thing at three years old, four years old, and five years old was getting Toyland drum sets - and the drumheads were made of paper! It would be orgasmic to try and play those drums on Christmas morning and the heads would break. And when the head would break, that would be it. So for me that was my early education in music. Also watching records spin on the record player and looking at the album jackets. My uncle played piano, my twin aunts played flute and clarinet - there was always music around. So I was just inundated by music being around of all sorts at a very early age.<br />
I listened to Patty Page’s Old Cape Cod, Johnny Mathis’ Chances Are, Nina Simone Live at Town Hall: Summer Time, Cotton Eyed Joe, I Love You Porgy. Porgy and Bess songs, their sound track from their Broadway play.Wake Up Little Susie Wake Up. Oh, and at ten year sold Fingertips, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles . . . carried home in the snow . . . Live & in Person Ray Charles, Froggie Went a Courting . . . Little Richard’sLong Tall Sally on Specialty Records 78 set me on an electric current. <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>At the age of 19 you replaced Billy Cobham with the legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra. How did that happen? What was is like, the first gig with cats of that caliber?</i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> Actually I was 20 years old, and I don’t look at myself as replacing Billy Cobham. No one can replace Billy Cobham. Just keep that straight. I joined the second incarnation of the Mahavishnu Orchestra but no one can replace Billy Cobham. And how did it happen? I went to the Mahavishu Orchestra concert when Birds of Fire was out, in Hartford Connecticut, and saw Billy and John going at it. Maybe in 17, something like that.. a strange odd meter but playing really furious and fast. It went on so long I walked up to the edge of the stage and could see up in Mahavishnu’s eyes on the lip of the stage, his eyes were back in his head and he’s just playing for so long and so furious I realized it was beyond the mind, it wasn’t memorized, and it just completely touched my life to see that and the whole audience was just spellbound. So, afterwards I met John McLaughlin backstage and I said I want to be like you and I gave him my number and told him my name was Michael Walden and a week later he gave me a call and I was invited to come meet his guru Sri Chinmoy. I went to meet the guru and I became a disciple that night. I was 19 at that time and it changed my life. I went from being a bus boy in a restaurant to then about eight months later joining the Mahavishnu Orchestra. <br />
The first gig would be in Buffalo New York. Michael Tilson Thomas was conducting and we played one song, a very long song called “Hymn to Him” and it was just glorious! I did not want to leave the stage! To play with Mahavshnnu, Ralphe Armstrong, Gail Moran Jean-Luc Ponte!! Unbelievable!! With a full orchestra!!! Then we went from that to rehearsing the album music for Apocalypse, then flying to London with George Martin, Beatles producer and Beatle engineer Geoff Emerick and again with Michael Tilson Thomas, this time with the London Symphony at Air Studios in 1974. <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>What was the music scene like at that time? Who are some of the musicians of that period that inspired you?</i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> Return to Forever, Chick Corea, Stanley Clark , Lenny White, Bill Connors. What Hendrix had done in 1970 Band of Gypsys, I have always loved that music! You see, jazz/rock/fusion was really hot… anything bubbling with jazz and fusion and rock mixed with Indian overtones was hot. So you know, hard to say, but I remember it being very alive, a very electric time, no holds barred…go for the walls type thing. Spirituality was rearing its head, it was cool for those on the cutting edge to be involved in meditation, be vegetarian, seeking higher consciousness . . . that was all fresh brewing. Carlos Santana was a disciple of the Guru Sri Chinmoy, so all that was going on. <br />
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<b><span id="goog_121990835"></span><span id="goog_121990836"></span>AC:</b> <i>How did your jazz peers react when you started to do R&B, pop, and rock projects? What are some of the greatest songs you have ever written? </i><b>NMW:</b> My jazz peers, I think, were kind of thrown for a loop when I went more disco. But hell. I had to sell records to save my career. In 1978 Atlantic Records said they would drop me if I didn’t have a hit so I went to I Don’t Want Nobody Else to Dance With You and it saved my career. So at that point it was more important to save my career than to appease jazz critics.<br />
Greatest Songs? Freeway of Love, Who’s Zooming Who, How Will I Know. My whole first Garden of Love Light Album, my entire second album I Cry I Smile, the third albumAwakening, Dance of Life, Victory Confidence, Looking at You, Looking at Me, Divine Emotions… I got lots of music you see, for Angela Bofill, Sister Sledge, I am very proud of all that. I am very proud of being in music, period. <br />
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<b>AC: </b><i>Early on, you worked with Weather Report and enjoyed a serious reputation as a jazz drummer. Then you worked with Jeff Beck and you have recently toured with Beck - what is the connection with him and his style of music? </i><br />
<b>NWM:</b> I never thought of myself as a jazz drummer. I come from more of a music and a rock background with a jazz understanding, but I mix it all up with the power of a heavy hitter that’s why my friends call me the original heavy hitter. So in playing with Weather Report on Black Market I brought my arranging skills, my drumming skills and my backbeat. See, Weather Report, they were at a time when they wanted that funk, they wanted that back beat, they didn’t want a jazz drummer, they wanted that pop, so I brought that pop to the jam called Black Market with the brilliant Chester Thompson and Joe says, “Will you join the band?” But I said that I wanted to go more rock after Mahavishnu Orchestra but that I know a bass player. So we brought Jaco Pastorious. Then Jaco auditioned on a song called Cannon Ball with me on drums. Joe trained Jaco by saying, “Don’t play that shit on my song, just play what I tell you to play,” and Jaco got put in the fire and became the Great Jaco Pastorious that we now know. But I never thought of myself as jazz drummer. I am a fusion, I do it all! <br />
Jeff Beck and I are like old brothers, old friends. I understand him and he understands me. Like he comes from the 60’s which I also love, like he came from the Yard Birds and he brought up Jimmy Page who went on to Led Zeppelin. He was around when Hendrix was blowing up in London and Jimi was tearing it up with Eric Clapton. Mick Jagger was all screaming and carrying on, so Jeff understands all that world. When Jeff hits the stage he wants to bring it on and I do too, so we are an excellent match for each other. And I will say this, where as Mahavishnu is a professor and can be very lofty, Jeff is a hot rod, screaming down the highway, just hot, and you know… we all can get it. I mean he can be very beautiful at moments, like in Nesson Dorma, those types of things, but in general he just brings it like a hot rod. <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>You are very good friends with Quincy Jones. Can you tell us how he inspired you to become a producer? </i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> I call Quincy “Borda” and he calls me “Chorda”. Borda means older brother, Chorda means younger brother. He gave me those names. He told me early on, “You could be a good producer and a good songwriter. Take more time to develop your production skills.” I said, “Okay.” He said that the world needs more producers, more helpers and I knew it was true. So after I had my early hits with Stacy Lattisaw and Angela Bofil, he said, “Keep doing it!” Then he asked me to produce my girl Patty Austin, then he brought Tevin Campbell. “You wanna produce Ray Charles?” I said “Sure,” and produced some stuff for Ray Charles; this is Quincy Jones, Quest Records. We became really good friends; we would hang out for hours and just talk shit. He’d tell me everything. Quincy’s mind is like an encyclopedia. He remembers walking down the street with Duke Ellington. He remembers hanging out with Stravinsky. He remembers hanging out with Picasso! I mean he’s got it all in his brain. And he went to Paris to study with Nadia Boulanger, the great classical arranger. He has all those kind of chops he brought to jazz and Frank Sinatra and Count Basie. <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>What was your first hit as a producer and how did it feel?</i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> My first hit as a producer was Stacy Lattisaw’s Let Me Be Your Angel. The whole album -that dynamite and jump to the beat for me. It was like heaven on earth hearing my music on the radio, and wow!! Stacy Lattisaw was 11 years old, a little girl. It was For Henry Allen at Cotillion Records. It was such a powerful record, a powerful sound. Then Clive Davis called me and asked, “How did you learn to make that music?” and I said, “I’m a student of music, a musician, that’s what I do,” and he said, “Do you wanna produce Dionne Warwick for me? Do you want to produce Aretha for me?” So that was how my door opened to Clive. <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>Tell us about your working relationship with Clive Davis. He mentions you quite favorably in his book.</i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> I’m glad I’m mentioned favorably in the book because I want to be on his favorable list. I want to be one of the people who can say we had more hits together than any people together in music history and I’m very proud of that. Clive is the kind of cat who runs the company but he needs a producer to go and take his visions, take his ideas or even the songs he may find and blow life into them. That’s what I did. That’s what I do. So I’m very proud of my work with Whitney Houston for Clive, I’m proud of everything I did for Aristae, like Kenny G. We sold more records than probably anything with Kenny G. Then I did Germaine Stewart for Clive’s We don’t Have to Take our Clothes off - a song composed by Preston Glass and myself. That’s a lot of music I did for Clive Davis. <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>You are responsible for Whitney Houston’s seven number-one-in-a-row hits? Given the nature of the new music business, do you think this could happen again?</i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> Well thank you very much for Whitney’s success. I think that everything in life keeps changing, that nothing remains the same. It either goes up or it goes down and we have certainly been on a bit of a downward spiral recently. But we are going to head back up again and I’m going to help it come back up again with the advent of Tarpan Records and president Steffen Franz, Kimrea, Jim Reitzel, David Frazer, JoeL Angelo Margolis and our staff here finding new talent and new ways to get the music out again. So that’s my hope to really bring quality and class, great beauty and depth and hit records to the top ten. <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>You were devastated at Whitney’s passing. Did you ever succumb to the pressure of fame and fortune? Does privilege diminish artistry?</i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> I think you are born a great artist. Whitney Houston was born a great artist. I think our great artists are born with a great gift. I keep thinking, looking at Jimi Hendrix looking at me around the corner here on the wall…see he was born that way. “Jimi” his dad would say, “you sweep the floor” when he was seven or eight years old. And Jimi would clean the room, but then he starts playing the broom like a guitar and there’s straw all over the floor. Father says, “I told you to sweep!” and Jimi says, “I did dad, but then I was playing the broom!” He was born that way. People are born that way. Then you get teachers and coaches to help you refine that talent. You know Carl Lewis, he needs a coach who can teach him how to run that fast, how to jump that far every time. But his natural talent is natural talent. <br />
God blessed me early on. I had my little dose of doing LSD and it opened my eyes to spirituality and so I’m very blessed that God opened my eyes to spirituality. When Guru’s call came through Mahavishnu John McLaughlin, I went the meditation prayer way, not the drug way, cause I knew the drug way would take you out eventually. But through prayer and meditation you make your inner life stronger. And you can lean upon that and that’s why I have been able to accomplish and still be here now, fresh as a rose. <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>What has kept you healthy, growing and functional? </i><b> </b><br />
<b>NMW:</b> Spirituality and love of God because I know that all of this is a gift from God. Music is a gift from God and I look at it as such. I want to be able to say that when I die and God says to me, “Narada, did you do what you were supposed to do?” “Yes I did Lord and I had a ball doing it.” “You sure did,” the Lord will say, “I watched you every step of the way and you were having fun.”<br />
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<b><span id="goog_48882298"></span><span id="goog_48882299"></span>AC:</b> <i>How has winning awards affected you?</i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> Winning awards opened my eyes to a whole new stratosphere of feelings. Before you win a Grammy you think, “Well, you know, it’s kind of cool.” But when you win one, it does change you. It’s like saying, “Yeah, I won’t change when I get a whole bunch of money.” But you do change when you get a whole bunch of money because now you got to watch a whole bunch of money, decide what you’re going to do with a whole bunch of money, who you going to take care of with a whole bunch of money, so it does change things. <br />
Not in a bad way, just as an eye opener. When I won my first Grammy for Freeway of Love, Aretha Franklin’s first platinum seller! Lord! What it felt like when I went backstage and Quincy Jones is shaking my hand and hugging me. There’s Michael Jackson, there’s Sinead O’Connor walking around, all kind of folks backstage saying congratulations. There’s Jeffrey Cohen, my great writer, so happy. So it does change you for the better. I believe in accomplishment and congratulations on accomplishment. It makes you a better person. <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>How did you get into movie soundtrack work? What is the up and down side of that sort of thing?</i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> Easy, the phone rang and someone said, “Would you make us a smash out of 9 and ½ Weeks?” or “Would you make smash out of License to Kill for James Bond?” There’s only up side to it. The up side is to challenge yourself to see how vast your imagination can be to make a hit out of a title License to Kill and the other up side is when you hear it and see it in a movie house, when the credits are rolling. It’s just overcoming to hear your music in those types of things. It’s all good, there’s no down side, and it’s all good. I want to do many, many more movie soundtracks and in fact, I want to direct movies. I want to bring to life to the screen: the Louis Armstrong story, the Stevie Wonder story; there are so many great stories to be told. And then put the music to those. That’s what I want my life be fulfilled with, not just the music half but also the visual. <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>In the beginning of this story I have included the who’s who of artists that you have worked with. Is there anyone left who you haven’t been able to work with? </i><b> </b><br />
<b>NMW: </b>Yeah, I’d love to work with Prince. He and I are friends. I hung out with him when he was cutting Morris Day with The Time Gigolos get Lonely Too. You know it would be nice to work with him because we are both cut from the same cloth. I’m from Michigan and he’s from Minneapolis. He loves Hendrix, he loves rock, he loves funk, he loves disco, and he loves Joni Mitchell. He’s like I am. We both love an eclectic blend of music where we take all those worlds and spin it together in our own brew. So it would be fun to work with him because he gets it. I would have liked to have worked with Michael Jackson but he passed before we had a chance to work together. Joni Mitchell’s still around - I love her. My girl, Laura Nyro’s passed, I world have liked to work with her more. Sting; let’s get a smash on him. Bono, Beyonce, GagaI . . . I always say don’t block a blessing. Who ever wants to come, let them all come. <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>I understand President Obama is a huge fan and that you have done some things for the White House. How does that make you feel? What kind of White House things have you done?</i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> Great! The president is awesome. When I was there, I took my mother there to meet him. My mom almost fainted. He said, “That’s your mom?” I said, “Yes,” and he said, “Well I got to hug and kiss your mom.” He bends over, hugs her and she almost fainted. It’s so important! Michelle is gorgeous, tall, thin, black dress, black high heels looking just incredible! So for me it was one of the best moments of my life to play in front of him with, you know, with BB King The Thrill is Gone, who’s played the White House over 20 times. Buddy Guy . . . Jeff Beck’s there, Mick Jagger. Oh that was wonderful! I love the president. I am a real fan of our president and there is nothing I wouldn’t do to help . . . play there more often and do more things with the president. <br />
At the very end of Bill Clinton’s era I played at the White House as Stevie Wonder’s guest on our Christmas song I Love You More. It was a Special Olympics gathering in a tent outside the White House that the Shriver’s were putting on and Bill Clinton came on stage and hugged and kissed everybody. And Stevie! For those of you who don’t know, there’s talent! There’s genius! And there’s Stevie Wonder. Oh and there’s Ray Charles too! They both live in that rarified air. They can’t see, so God said, “I’ll give you something extra.” They got something more! <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>Tell us about your brand new album Thunder 2013. I’m told it’s inspired by your recent collation with Jeff Beck. </i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> Yeah, it’s inspired by my touring with Jeff. Jeff and I got out there, we hit it so hard with the rock and the blues and I saw how people can just open up their hearts to the blues. And Jeff… just … Jeff plays that stuff! I got really inspired, reactivating my love for what I knew Jimi Hendrix does and we actually played Little Wing with Jeff, Jimi’s song. I was singing that and playing. So all that comes back to me again. Thunder’s like my own version of how I would do my own blues/rock soul/jazz thing now. And Rising Sun is like revisiting some of my early jazz stuff now. My next album could be dance again, but I like doing homage to different periods in my life. <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>How do you feel about touring? Why do you still do it? What kind of venues do you prefer? What has been the audience reaction? Are they young, old? </i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> I love touring because it brings out the best in me. You know producing a record can bring the best out over a long term, but walking on a stage and having to do something that is going to make people go wow or scream or applaud is a whole other special talent. Playing the Albert Hall with Jeff and playing Madison Square Garden were highlights. I like the big halls. I like the big joints. I like to think, “Can I rock the person that’s way up at the top of the very tier? Way, way up there! Can I get him?” and then I look in the spotlights and I see Mother Mary come down, or I’ll pray Jimi comes down, or I’ll pray Mitch Mitchell comes down, or Santa Claus even. That inspires my live show. That only happens on the stage, not in the studio. That’s why I like touring. <br />
Everybody comes. Young and old. Like Carlos says, “We don’t leave anybody out!” <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>You have some heavy hitters in your new band. Tell us about the musicians, what is the direction of the music, and what is your highest hope for this project?</i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> My highest hope is musical liberation, where we can just fly high and be free. On keyboards is Frank Martin, my old veteran who’s played with me since I first moved to San Francisco in 78’ - I Should Loved You Days. On bass is a newcomer who I met at my house when she was only 13 years old. She was with her high school band. Angel Funk Angeline Saris! She’s a bad ass on the bass, funky chick. And on guitar is Matthew Charles Heulitt, an up and comer, a new cat who can play all the styles I love and can burn it and kick it hard. There’s Nikita Germaine to sing when I want Whitney stuff and Aretha stuff and our new sound. I have a great, tight, small powerful band. <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>I understand that there is an instrumental EP being released at the end of this month as well.</i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> Rising Sun, the four compositions that I did earlier in my life. We re-cut them with this new band so we can play them for our live shows and people can enjoy them again. I think a lot of my early stuff. People kind of forget about the early stuff so I just want to cut them again and keep things alive. Some of that stuff is way ahead of its time <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>Would you characterize the music fusion, R&B, rock, or are you in a position to transcend traditional categories at this stage in your legacy? </i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> I have always been able to transcend categories, even as a youngster, because I love music so much that I never bought into names and categories. I never understood that. Something was either good or bad. <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>You still tour and just came back from Japan - do you see your music as global? Do other countries esteem the type of thing you do more than folks in the USA?</i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> I think the world market place is more open-minded generally than America. America’s this place where we invent the music, blues, jazz, funk, it comes from America, but the rest of the world is more open to appreciating it. And this is what I love about the rest of the world. <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>I was told by Linda Ronstadt that there is no music business anymore – the whole model has changed because of new media. Is that true, based on your experience?</i><br />
<b>NMW: </b>Yeah - not that there is no music business – there is a music business; it’s just that it’s changed. I mean in the sense of how you get your music and how you get your music heard and how you make a living with it. But people still want music and cherish music. When I’m out touring with Jeff, every hall we played was packed. They want the experience. They want to be shake, rattled, and rolled and feel something. If I hadn’t done that tour with Jeff, I might be sitting here thinking people don’t care about music any more. But they do; they want it! We just got to give it to them. You got to find people that will help you give it to them. Where are the promoters who will stand up and build with you, growing with you? <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>What do you think of shows like The Voice and American Idol? Do they find real talent? Why are you not a judge on this type of programming?</i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> I would judge if they would ask me. Some of these people are narrow-minded and think they want household names for their judging - more so than a good judge. I would be an excellent judge, because that’s what I do, I put together vocals in the studios for the greatest singers of all time. But even when I let them know I’d like to do it, I don’t get a return phone call..<br />
These shows are double-edged swords. On one hand, they can give exposure to great talent. Kelly Clarkson was great, Carrie Underwood was great and my other chick, Jennifer Hudson, was great even though she came in second. They do give exposure, but the bad thing is that to get the exposure on the things that you’ve got to do to be noted are so over the top, that it become less musical. What you’ve got to do to win the damn thing is be so over the top that often times the song is lost <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>In which musical directions would you would like to move? Who are some of the newer musicians you listen to?</i><b><br /> NMW:</b> Classical! I am working with an opera singer named Hope Briggs. I saw her when she played a black nun in the Sound of Music, singing Climb Every Mountain. I got her in to cut that and I’m going to put some dub step to it and do an aria with her and another thing that Barry Manilow wrote called One Voice - I’m composing new pieces. I love all forms of music. <br />
Justin Timberlake’s got a hot new sound, I like that. He’s been around for awhile but his new album is hot. I like Miley Cyrus’s music. I know people are in arms about her performance but she has good songs. I’m a student of music. I learn from the music. All music. And that’s why I try to keep my mind open, to not close my mind and become old. I want to stay young and fresh and with it. Daft Punk with my man Pharrell. Pharrell is always hot! I am glad to see my man Nile Rogers back on the scene with Daft Punk and Pharrell. That makes me happy. Greg Porter, he’s good too, and I like Katy Perry. I like that Robin Thicke was able to be inspired by Marvin Gaye on Blurred Lines, again with Pharrell. That’s definitely Marvin Gaye. But see, Marvin’s always hot. You wanna have a hit, rip Marvin. <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>When you look back, what would you like your musical legacy to be? What impact do you think you have made on music since the 70′s? </i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> Well, God’s blessed me in that I’ve been able to hit music from different sides of the fence. I started out in jazz/rock/fusion doing high Mahavishnu Orchestra. I mean I may never play that high again. I hope to, but playing with John McLaughlin is a completely different planet, and those who have done it will attest to what I am saying. The man’s phenomenal! To work with Joe Zawinul of Weather Report? God, I am so happy I did that! I worked with Tommy Bolin before he passed. Now I can say I worked a lot with Jeff, who I love. <br />
There are a lot of great things that I am proud of . . . working with Ray Gomez and Will Lee and David Sanchez. And then going over to working on the pop side of things with all the great diva vocalists with Gladys Knight, Patty Labelle, Whitney, Aretha, Mariah, Barbara Streisand and Grace Slick, of all people! I’m just proud I’ve crossed so many genres that I think my legacy is that I’m boundless, a music lover. If you’ve got it, I can work with you. If Merl Haggard’s up here, we can do a smash on Merl Haggard. Who ever it is, I don’t care. If you’ve got some talent, bring it! I’m ready for you!! <br />
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<b>AC: </b><i>What kind of advice would you give to the tens of thousands of young musicians who want to be as successful as you have been? </i><br />
<b>NMW:</b> Wash your hands, take care of yourselves, be safe, and slow things down. It doesn’t happen over night. Practice, enjoy practicing, enjoy writing your songs, and enjoy doing what you do. Like Lou Rawls said, “It’s supposed to be fun.” Keep it fun. Always take time to be courteous and kind to people because all people appreciate someone who’s nice. Nobody wants to be around the most talented cat who’s a jerk, so be nice! And be consistent. It may not happen the first year, the second year or fourth year . . . it may happen the fifth year. It may happen the sixth or seventh year. So that’s the test of how bad you want something . . . that you can hang in there and stay inspired with your love of God and your gift. <br />
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<b>AC:</b> <i>Aside from music, are there still some things in life you haven’t accomplished yet? Do you have a bucket list?</i><b><br /> NMW:</b> I wouldn’t do it at this stage of my life, but when I watch the cats fly in the sky like birds in the bird suits . . . if I was a younger, younger person, I would have liked to have done something like that. It looks like something I could easily do, fly in a bird suit. But I’m glad I didn’t, and I’m not doing it now because I’ve got too much to live for. But I coulda easily done that. <br />
Earlier in my life I would have liked to have been an astronaut. But now in my life, I want to do movies. That’s my next thing. I want to have a company big enough to do wonderful things in the world. That’s my wish.<br />
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is difficult to find their place in the spotlight, especially when you’re the
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oT2F35U9e8w/UeCYNvu4q_I/AAAAAAAAB-4/2VuAVmyFrgM/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-07-12+at+4.58.26+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oT2F35U9e8w/UeCYNvu4q_I/AAAAAAAAB-4/2VuAVmyFrgM/s400/Screen+shot+2013-07-12+at+4.58.26+PM.png" width="400" /></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://anavictoria.com/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Ana Victoria</span></a></span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"> is a singer, composer,
songwriter, and producer who by age 13 was singing backup to her world famous
parents, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTuz0jIT5OY"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Amanda Miguel</span></a>
and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4k09BBIlAU&list=PLDD96D7CC50B534D1"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Diego
Vardaguer</span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, touting an
Latin Grammy nomination, Ana Victoria is coming to her own. <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Los Angeles, California born Ana Victoria has
established herself as a powerful singer and performer with numerous hits like
the more recent “<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g5_yL5LBNk"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Yo No Lloro
Por Llorar</span></a>” (I don’t cry for the sake of crying.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her blend of <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xude2w_ana-victoria-moves-on-to-stardom-with-latin-grammy-nomination_news%23.UdmjmlOQQSc"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Latin Rock
and Ballads</span></a> have people in the music industry talking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, its her sensual appeal and voice that
have fans turning out in groves to watch and enjoy herperformances.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Her father especially has influenced
her performances and who wrote her 2012 hit, even though <a href="http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/entertainment/2012/10/15/ana-victoria-moves-on-to-stardom-with-latin-grammy-nomination/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Fox Latino</span></a>
and <a href="http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1083067/ricardo-arjona-jesse-joy-alejandro-sanz-ana-victoria-don-omar-our-latin"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Billboard</span></a>
described her as having “vocals and songwriting chops.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Ana Victoria will be performing as
part of the <a href="http://www.bigfun.org/events/ana-victoria-with-special-guest-irene-davi/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Toyota
Concert Series at Cal Expo</span></a> on July 21, with guest performer <a href="http://irenedavi.com/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Irene Davi</span></a>. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- SacLatino</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>HOLLYWOOD (Herald de Paris) — </strong> Patricia Rae is most known for her breakout work in the<strong> </strong>Oscar nominated feature film <strong>“</strong>Maria
Full of Grace”. She has recently completed a feature role in the star
studded comedy “The Big Wedding”, Patricia shares the screen with actors
Robert DeNiro, Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon, Katherine Heigl and Robin
Williams “The Big Wedding” hits movie theaters nationwide on October 26,
2012 Her role in the highly anticipated film will show a whole other
side of this multi talented actor and should launch her into the A list
as well.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Patricia Rae, who is of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombia" target="_blank" title="Colombia">Colombian</a> ancestry, was born in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhattan" target="_blank" title="Manhattan">Manhattan</a> and spent her childhood in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens" target="_blank" title="Queens">Queens</a>. As
a child, Patricia was monolingual Spanish at home, but learned to speak
English by watching Sesame Street. Patricia by her own admission was a
talkative precocious child, who used her humor to deflect nontraditional
(read) artistic behavior. Two of her main influences growing up were
Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Her journey into the acting world began in elementary school. While
in fourth grade, the drama teacher noticed her and recommended she be
cast in the musical “Oliver Twist”. She moved to Florida in her teens
experienced some culture shock but with the support of the Drama club in
High School was able to find a successful and comfortable niche in
acting. Rae earned a series of awards in regional and state wide
competitions with her drama troupe. Patricia went on to study at the
prestigious Lee Strasberg Institute <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Strasberg_Theatre_and_Film_Institute" target="_blank" title="Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute"><em>Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute</em></a>.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Rae has worked diligently for well over two decades, learning and
dedicating herself completely to her craft before seeing any commercial
success in her acting career. Patricia lived much of her professional
life on the East Coast where she worked in theatre, commercials, sketch
comedy, independent film and TV. Her first experience on a film set came
with her first professional job securing a co-starring role opposite
Don Johnson in the (1984–1990) hit TV series “Miami Vice”</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">After years spent in New York, Patricia moved her family from New
York to Los Angeles in </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">search of that “breakthrough” role, quickly
landing that role of a lifetime in “Maria Full of Grace”. Her
performance as Carla, a pregnant Colombian woman living in a tiny
apartment in New York with her family, earned Patricia an Imagen Awards
nomination for “Best Supporting Role”.</span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Rae’s dedication proves that acting, beyond being a business, is most
importantly an art. With a prolific resume, she has appeared in
features films such as “Swimfan”, “Nightstalker”, Detachment” (opposite
Adrian Brody). On Television she has worked on many series including,
“Blue Bloods” with Donnie Walberg and Jennifer Esposito, a recurring
role on “Chuck” playing the infamous “Bolonia“, “The Mentalist”, “The
Closer”, “Life” and “The Chicago Code”.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">She’s currently penning her memoir on acting entitled “How to Make It in The Middle”.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Patricia’s stage credits include the one-woman show ‘Under
Construction’, which was a one woman show, that Rae wrote, based loosely
on her childhood. ‘The Making of Patricia Rae’, which premiered at the
‘Stella Adler Conservatory’ in ‘New York’, ‘Zoraida’, ‘Mickey &
Roger’, ‘Late One Sunday Night’, ‘Latin Lives’, ‘Faade’, ‘Does a Tiger
Wear a Necktie’, and ‘The Seagull’. Patricia is a member of the Elephant
Theatre Company in Los Angeles, where she won a Backstage West Garland
Award in 2008 for best ensemble performance in “In Arabia we’d all Be
Kings” produced at The Elephant Theater.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Rae’s creative dexterity extends beyond her dramatic chops. She is
also an accredited Power Flow Yoga teacher. And is specialized in Yoga
for Scoliosis and Back Care – an issue close to her heart, as her
daughter Sage, was diagnosed with the condition.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Herald de Paris Deputy Managing Editor, Dr. AC, took a
break from hanging out with Global Rock Stars, and spent some quality
time talking to the breakout actress who has everything it takes to
become the next big thing.</em></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC:</em></strong> <strong><em>Tell us about growing up, I
am told that you were alone much of the time and learned English via
Sesame Street, how does that experience inform your work even to this
day.</em></strong></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Being first generation Colombian American meant my family could not
teach me English. I learned my language skills from TV. I spoke Spanish
until I got to Kindergarten. Sesame Street was a great tool for the
children of immigrants, it taught them to pronounce properly.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: In elementary school you are said to have used humor to deflect bad behavior? How true is that? Examples? </em></strong><strong><em>Do you still use this technique?</em></strong></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">My mother was working, so my maternal grandmother, Lillian, who ran a
boarding house, was my primary caregiver. She was a strict Catholic
disciplinarian. I had a smart mouth. I got a lot of spankings. I was
asserting my American identity. I wanted to be <em>American</em>, so from an early age, I was already pretending… to fit in.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: Who has been your inspiration?</em></strong></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I draw inspiration from my grandmother; the immigrant experience in
“Maria Full of Grace”, the unwavering Catholicism in “The Big Wedding”. I
have her to thank for my morals and my humbleness. So the spankings
worked!</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I got in trouble in school for talking. My father was silly. He made
people laugh. I like to be silly. I love the sound of laughter.
Especially my daughter‘s. I love to make her giggle. I need to make
people laugh.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: How were you discovered to play Oliver twist in Elementary school, what was your first performance like? Do you sing?</em></strong></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I do sing. I was doing a funny monologue in the 5<sup>th</sup> grade
class show. The drama teacher saw me, and asked me to replace an actor
for the school production of “Oliver”. And that was it. I never wanted
to get off the stage again!</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: When did you decide to be an Actor, How did your family feel about this decision?</em></strong></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I always wanted to be an actress. But not until school, did I realize
it was a profession that I could study. My family never questioned it,
they knew.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: Why did you move to Florida in your teens, How was it
different from New York? </em></strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>Tell us about the High school drama club and
the statewide competitions.</em></strong></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We moved to Florida in my early teens. Big culture shock. I had never
been exposed to so many white people. NY was very ethnic. I had no idea
what Red Necks were. Thank God for drama class. I found my place where I
fit in and was able to excel. Being in the drama club taught me
discipline and exposed me to theatrical literature.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> In 11<sup>th</sup> grade, I participated in a national acting
competition with my schoolmates. We did “West Side Story”. A week before
the competition, I was attacked by a German Sheppard. I danced and sang
with stitches in my right leg. I was very determined.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: Tell us about the Lee Strasberg Institute, what did
you learn there, how did that experience inform your work over the
years? Would you like to teach acting someday?</em></strong></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wow, nobody has ever asked me about Strasberg… The Lee Strasberg
Institute made me run to therapy. They teach emotional recall. Sense
memory. I started digging up dramatic memories from my past, to use in
class and realized I was screwed up, and needed to deal with it. I have
learned to memorize emotions, without using real events. It is less
stressful. I do teach acting. I coach students for on- camera auditions.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: You worked on the East Coast for many years knocking on doors, tell us about the good and bad about those days?</em></strong></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">When
I first started in NY, I had a casting director tell me that I would
never work in commercials. That same person cast me in a commercial
years later. You have to learn not to move on– if you want to work. I
feel that casting people respect theater actors more on the East coast.
LA is mostly about contacts, and looks. Talent is secondary.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: What kinds of jobs did you do to support yourself and family along the way?</em></strong></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I have waited tables, bartended, hostessed, coat checked, painted
houses. Now I teach Yoga between gigs. Produce. And write my memoir…</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: What lead up to getting your first break with Miami
Vice, how did that level of success change you? Good and Bad memories of
the show?</em></strong></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><em> </em></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Miami Vice </em>was my first professional job, and gave me my
union card. I had never been on a set before. Philip Michael Thomas was
very friendly. He rubbed my feet. But that’s all. Lol.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: Why did you leave New York and move to LA did you experience culture shock? What kind of gigs did you book in LA?</em></strong></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I left to work more, and I did. I booked “Nightstalker” and “Maria
Full of Grace” within a month of being in Town. It was very lonely and I
had to struggle to make a life for the first two years. NY was my home.
LA is home now. You have to search out the culture in LA. New York is
culture.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: Maria Full of Grace? Some say it was a role and a performance of a life time what are your thoughts on the film?</em></strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mary was… everything. It was my first lead role, in a pivotal piece
of material, which would change my career. I gained a lot of respect in
the community. And I still benefit from it.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: What is one of your most favorite roles, aside from “Maria?”</em></strong></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I really enjoyed playing Bolonia on “Chuck” for NBC. I made good
friends on that set. And I would love to be a series regular on a show.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: What is your favorite acting platforms, stage, screen, TV? Why?</em></strong></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I am from the theater. I enjoy the process of rehearsals, and working
from start to finish. Movies and TV are not shot in sequence. I am
finding that as I mature, I gravitate more towards film and the
permanence of it. My work is getting more subtle and detailed. I love
that. I would love to do a period piece. Work in Europe. And work with
Pedro Almodovar.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: Tell us about your new film The Big Wedding, and some of the A Lister’s you are working with?</em></strong></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Working with Diane Keaton and DeNiro has been a high light in my
career. Diane was mesmerizing. I was so lucky to witness her process.
She is childlike in front of the lens. DeNiro is a legend. Period. I was
blessed. This movie is going to give me international exposure. And
hopefully a new level of success. We shall see.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: Would you like to do more of the Romantic Comedy thing? Could you do a straight up comedy?</em></strong></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I would love to do more comedy. I am usually cast in dramas. But I think I’m funny.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: What are some of the industry misconceptions about you?</em></strong></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">One of the big misconceptions that will come from the success of “The
Big Wedding”, is going to be that I don’t speak English. Ha!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: Tell us about your work with Power Flow Yoga, what is that, how does it help people.</em></strong></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I was always drawn to yoga as a way of opening my instrument. I have
incorporated relaxation exercises from Strasberg, the vocalizing, and
melded them with yoga stretches and breathing technique. It keeps me
focused and in tune with my spirituality. I approach every character
from their humanity.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> My daughter Sage was diagnosed with Scoliosis as a teen. I didn’t do
much with that information, until I started teaching yoga two years ago.
I began to research postures that benefit the spine and came across an
Iyengar based Yogi named Elise Miller. I have since then taken a 20 hr.
course with her on Scoliosis and back care. I use her method to help my
students with back pain.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: Tell us about Sage who just graduated from College?</em></strong></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sage is my heart. Because of her I strive to be a better person. She is a talented painter. And a fine film editor.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: What would you tell a young person about devoting their life to acting?</em></strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For me a NO just means– not right now. Never give up. Prepare. Be patient. And make your success.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>AC: What do you hope your legacy will be? How do you wish to be remembered?</em></strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I would like to be remembered as a compassionate person that brought a smile to your face, and a tear to your eye.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Follow Patricia on twitter: </strong><strong>@thePatriciaRae</strong></span></span><br />
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<b>Perspectives drive the English version of a powerful play.</b><br /><br /> <b>CULVER CITY, CA</b> -- “Neva,” Guillermo Calderó<span id="goog_1320984623"></span><span id="goog_1320984624"></span>n’s politically charged play, will open Wednesday, June 12 as a DouglasPlus event at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. “Neva,” which is presented in collaboration with South Coast Repertory and La Jolla Playhouse, will be performed in the theatre’s rehearsal room, Upstairs @ KDT, and will play for eight performances only through June 16, 2013 (including one preview on June 11).<br />
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“Neva,” which is also directed by Calderón, features Sue Cremin, Ruth Livier and Ramón de <br />
Ocampo. Sandra Burns is the set consultant and costume designer; casting is by Mark B. Simon, Joanne DeNaut and Dana Harrel. The production stage manager is Kirsten Parker.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ramon de Ocampo</td></tr>
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Chile’s Teatro en el Blanco’s Spanish language production of “Neva” was one of the highlights of the Radar L.A. festival in June 2011. The DouglasPlus production is the West Coast premiere of the English translation by Andrea Thome.<br />
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In a haunting look at theatre and the revolutionary impulse, “Neva” takes audiences to St. Petersburg in 1905. Anton Chekhov’s widow, the actress Olga Knipper, is huddled with fellow actors in a dimly lit rehearsal room, while striking workers are being gunned down by the tsarist regime in the streets outside.<br />
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“Neva,” said Charles McNulty of the Los Angeles Times, “. . . culminates in a cascading monologue of revolutionary fervor that is, in its critique of bourgeoisie stage pretension, unlike anything I’ve experienced in the theatre.” Steven Leigh Morris placed “Neva” at the top of his list of best theatre experiences in 2011, calling the piece “. . . nothing short of a conjuring.”<br />
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Tickets for “Neva” are available at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org, the CTG box office located at the Ahmanson Theatre or at the Kirk Douglas Theatre box office two hours prior to the performance, or by calling (213) 628-2772. Tickets are $30 (ticket prices are subject to change). The Kirk Douglas Theatre is located at 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><!-- smartlook includes -->
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