DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CONCERT

THE RESONANCE COLLECTIVE presents DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CONCERT
with FLOWER SONGS MUSIC - MUSIC BEYOND BORDERS - MEXICO ATEMPORAL MUSIC
ORIGINAL and traditional compositions for indigenous breath,
percussion, and string, instruments of Mesoamerica and Mexico, marimba, pedal harp, pianoforte, violin, voice
composed by multi-instrumentalist
Christopher Garcia - indigenous instruments of Mesoamerica, marimba, and voice

Alegria Garcia - indigenous instruments, and voiceYolanda Delgado Garcia - indigenous instruments, and voice

Tasha Smith Godinez - pedal harp

Pablo Leñero - marimba, piano forte, indigenous instruments

Harry Scorzo - violin

BIOS

CHRISTOPHER GARCIA
Christopher is a composer, improviser, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and a
"native" of (East) Los Angeles, "grew up in Belvedere, between Boyle Heights
and Maravilla in the county of (EAST) Los Angeles, not the city." (California, USA)
i.e. same planet, different world. "A musical polyglot" he continues to be invited to compose and play his compositions in 28 countries on 5 continents some know of his work as either a drummer/marimbist or a percussionist of the north or south Indian percussion,
or a multi-instrumentalist who also plays breath, percussion,
and string instruments of Mesoamerica, or as a composer of all of the above in the following musical circles:
avant-garde,
and cartoon music,
classical,
chamber and symphonic music
the indigenous and folkloric music of Mesoamerica and Mexico
Jazz - inside, outside, sideways, and upside down
percussion ensemble,
Rock,
soundtracks
World Music
the MUSIC OF FRANK ZAPPA
This marks the first time that all 3 ensembles that Christopher Garcia
composes and performs with are sharing the same stage.https://christophergarciamusic.weebly.com/compositions-reviews.html
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FLOWER SONGS MUSIC
features Alegria and Yolanda Delgado Garciahttps://flowersongsmusic.weebly.com/
ALEGRIA GARCIA - indigenous breath, percussion, and voice
Alegria has been a soloist in every choir she has ever been in since she was 5 years old
and performs with her father since 2005 singing in Spanish and Nahuatl every year at
LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE, DIOS DE INANTZIN as well as drumming
at the great cathedral of Los Angeles
She also sings in French, German, Purepecha, and Spanish, and when not playing music
she is a full-time archaeologist with 3 degrees and boots on the ground in
Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and the United StatesBesides being an exceptional musician Alegria is a Mesoamerican archaeologist, educator.With degrees in History, Anthropology, and Art History as well as boots on the ground asan archaeologist in Belize, Guatemala, Mexico and the United Stateshttps://www.facebook.com/alegria.garcia.16
https://www.instagram.com/xicana_indiejane/lin
https://flowersongsmusic.weebly.com/alegria-bio.html
YOLANDA DELGADO GARCIA - indigenous breath, percussion, and voiceYolanda is a native of del Valle del Yaqui in Sonora, MX,
and grew up with the Yaqui on one side and the Seri on the other.
She attended Universidad de Sonora Altos Estudios where she studied
Spanish literature. She arrived in Los Angeles California 1983 and had
the opportunity to learn and work as a bilingual media reporter for
EL SOL DE Los Angeles and LA OPINION, covering community services and events
for Spanish speakers in the city and county of Los Angeles.
She continues to be in demand as a translator for different musical organizations
translating listening guides and voice-over narrations as well as being a member of
FLOWER SONGS MUSIC.
Yolanda can be seen and heard in numerous YOUTUBES created with FLOWER
SONGS MUSIC and continues to do research, translations, and performances in the
United States and Mexico as a familia whenever possible.
https://flowersongsmusic.weebly.com/yolanda-bio.html
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TASHA SMITH GODINEZ - pedal harp
Tasha Smith Godinez is a lifelong musician. She began her musical studies as a child
with both the violin and harp and has continued to dedicate her life to making music ever since.
Tasha has studied the harp with internationally acclaimed performers and instructors including Isabelle Perrin, Elena Mashkovtseva and Susan Allen. She holds performance degrees from both San Diego State University (BM 2005, MM 2010) and l'Ecole Normale de Musique Alfred Corot in Paris, France (2006).
Ms. Smith Godinez has previously held the position of principal harpist for both the Orquesta de Baja California (Tijuana, Mexico) and the Grossmont Symphony Orchestra (San Diego, California) as well as a handful of appearances with the San Diego Symphony.
Outside of her work as a classical musician, Tasha is passionate about jazz and world music. She brings to this music a blend of the many musical influences and abilities creating an interesting and well-rounded playing style.
Ms. Smith Godinez is the founder of ENNANGA Records and Publishing. Her published discography on the Ennanga label include solo albums, Postcards from the Soul (2014) and HarpCHICK (2020). She has also released a recording of Michael Byron's solo harp work, In the Village of Hope, on the Cold Blue record label (2015) and a new album of avant-garde music, Metamorphoses, on Centaur Records (2022). Her debut album as a composer, Out of the Desert (2022) was met with international acclaim. Tasha’s most recent recording, The Narrow Path will release in June 2024.
Tasha teaches harp lessons in San Diego, CA where she is Professor of Harp at the University of San Diego (USD) and Palomar College as well as director of the San Diego Harp Academy.
TASHA SMITH GODINEZ
https://www.facebook.com/HarpByTashaSmith
https://www.instagram.com/tashagodinez/
https://ennanga.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-the-desert

MUSIC BEYOND BORDERS
was established in 2015 and debuted at EL CASTILLO DE CHAPULTEPEC
at THE HARP FESTIVAL in Mexico City, MX in 2016. They perfomred new music
for indigenous breath, percussion and string instruments of Mesoamerica
and Mexico and pedal harp. Since then their repertoire continues to expand
by playing the music of some of their favorite composers including:
Bernard Andres, John Bergamo, Chick Corea,
Christopher Garcia*, Egberto Gismonti, Jose Gurria*,
Andres Martin*, John McLaughlin, Violeta Parra,
Joaquin Rodrigo, Atahualpa Yupanqui
and traditional music of India and Mexico
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PABLO LEÑERO - piano forte, marimba, indigenous breath, percussion, and voicePablo Leñero is a pianist, percussionist, and electro -acoustic composer born and raised in Mexico and based in Los Angeles, California. Through the lens of decolonization, Leñero explores the music and instruments of the folkloric and indigenous traditions of the Americas and its integration with the western art practice and contemporary expressions.
Leñero is also an experienced educator and creative producer. He leads the not for profit project CultivArte, with the mission to celebrate, promote, and cultivate the cultural expressions of the Americas through low cost arts education programs, cultural events, and digital media.
PABLO LEÑERO
https://www.facebook.com/pabloenface
https://www.instagram.com/pablo_lenero/
https://pabloleneromusic.bandcamp.com/MEXICO ATEMPORAL MUSIChttps://mexicoatemporalmusic.weebly.com/was established in 2017 and made their concert debut in San Miguel de Allende, MX in 2018The duo features original compositions and improvisations by both members and continues totour in the United States and Mexico
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HARRY SCORZO
Violinist, composer, producer, educator
Commercial and jazz violinist Harry Scorzo studied violin and composition at East Los
Angeles College, Immaculate Heart College Conservatory, and privately with Mary Ann
Ringold and master teacher Noumi Fischer. Additionally, he studied conducting with
Bob Cole, and composition with Dorrance Stalvey, and taught the Latin percussion
ensembles at Musician’s Institute in Hollywood. He turned pro while still in the
conservatory and has over forty years of professional experience. He is currently a
professional violinist in the Los Angeles area, as well as a composer/arranger and
teacher. His writing and violin solos can be heard in the recordings of “Bongo Logicâ€
(Rycodisk, Rhythm Safari, and Montuno Records) and “The L.A. Salsa Society†, as well
as in many motion picture soundtracks, television programs, jingles, and recordings. He
was a violinist/arranger at Death Row records in the mid 90s, staff
contractor/concertmaster/producer for Rampart and Phonovisa records, and he toured
with Page and Plant (the MTV “Unplugged†ensemble 1995), Grant Geisman, Juan
Gabriel, and his own bands, Eastside Connection and Bongo Logic. He became a
fixture in the studios and concert halls of L.A. from the early 70s until moving to Menifee
in 2016. His violin playing has been featured in motion pictures like “Envy†, “Rushmore†,
“Rocky and Bullwinkle†, “Welcome To Collinwood†, “Do the Right Thing†, and "You K*ll
Me". His T.V features include “The Mind of the Married Man†, “Resurrection Blvd.†,
MTV’s “The Osborne’s†and AMC's "Mad Men". He’s been on stage alongside the likes
of Stevie Wonder, Rod Steward, Heart, Lionel Ritchie, Ray Charles, Three Dog Night,
and hundreds of others, and his music library is widely used around the world. Harry
currently teaches classical and jazz violin at Temecula Conservatory of Music and
totally loves his students and their families. He feels extremely useful and engaged
passing on the traditions of his childhood teacher Noumi Fischer. Harry has written 2
books on jazz violin: Mastering Minor 7 Pentatonics, and Bebop Scales.
https://www.facebook.com/hscorzo
https://www.instagram.com/hscorzo/Harry Scorzo and Christopher Garcia continue to record and perform in each othersworking ensembles -Harry Scorzo's VIOFONIKHarry Scorzoz jazz quartetChristopher Garcia'sQUARTEO OTROMUSIC BEYOND BORDERS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`
COMPOSITIONSpieces are listed alphabetically and will be announced from the stagethere will be additional pieces as well that are not yet listed

A SCATTERING OF JADES
text from the
16th century
FLORENTINE CODEX, Vl, 205v
EL VIENTRE DE LA TIERRA
(FROM THE WOMB OF THE EARTH)
LA LLORONA
RE:IMAGINED
sung in 16th century Nahuatl
LA LLORONA
sung in contemporary Spanish
our version of LA LLORONA is based on the text of
BOOK 12 of THE FLORENTINE CODEX
and not on the song most are aware of.
Yolanda wrote new lyrics to reflect BOOK 12
into contemporary Spanish and then we had
that text translated into 16th Century Nahuatl
by Dr. Ezekiel StearTHE WAY OF THE WARRIOR
XOCHIPITZAHUATLa traditional bridge piece with lyrics both in Spanish and Nahuatlin commemoration of Our Lady of Guadalupes apparitions from12/9/1531
XOPAN CUICATL
SPRING SONG
from the 16th century
CANTARES EN IDIOMA MEXICANO
YOLTEOTL
THE ARC OF A LIFE
an evocation From the womb to the last breath

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 South Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, United States