José Feliciano – A Legend in Concert celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Release of - Feliz Navidad – World Holiday Tour 2010
Presented by: Bravo International
José Feliciano the Godfather of Latin music, a legendary icon.
“brilliant solos and powerful vocals in English and Spanish, his bittersweet voice conveying a heavily syncopated blend of virility and pain.” Jack Massarik, Evening Standard, London UK 2009
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Under Honourable Patronage of the Consul General of the Republic of Poland
Margaret Maye - Bravo International - singers on stage proudly presents the 4th Annual Concert for Epilepsy Benefitting University of Toronto Epilepsy Research Program and The Children's Memorial Health Institute, Warsaw, Poland
SENSATION!!! - the Godfather of Latin music-the Greatest Living Guitarist - -José Feliciano – A Legend in Concert celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Release of - Feliz Navidad – World Holiday Tour 2010
The concert will occur on Saturday the 27h of November 2010 at 7:00 pm at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 190 Princes’ Boulevard, CNE Grounds in Toronto.
The Godfather of Latin music, a legendary icon - José Feliciano, the number-one Latin international-crossover star, has been awarded over forty-five Gold and Platinum records, has won seventeen Grammy Nominations and eight Grammy Awards and is in receipt of many other prestigious awards the world over. José Feliciano has been acclaimed by critics throughout the world as "The greatest living guitarist." Referred to as "The Picasso of his Realm," José Feliciano's accolades are repeatedly celebrated. Guitar Player Magazine awarded him "Best Pop Guitarist," placing him in their "Gallery of the Greats.
As a singer, José bridged musical styles in a way that has never been equaled and is recognized as
the first Latin Artist to cross over into the English music market, opening the doors to others who now play an important part in the American music industry.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the release of his evergreen and beloved Christmas classic: Feliz Navidad and José Feliciano will be celebrating it with us in Toronto at the beginning of his Holiday Tour. This magical evening will enchant the audience with true feast of spirited and sizzling music, best hits, songs and instrumental pieces, fusion of jazz, Latin, soul and pop.
José Feliciano will be accompanied with 5 outstanding musicians:
Greg Smith and Ty McHugh on keys,
Bob Conti on percussion,
Al Payson on bass and
Tyger MacNeal on drums.
Also appearing on stage will be Margaret Maye mezzo-soprano - “rich, easy, plumy tones...” Classical 96.3FM
For more information on our artists please visit:
www.josefeliciano.com
www.margaretmaye.com
Margaret Maye through Bravo International and Epilepsy Cure Initiative (ECI) is dedicated to creating awareness and understanding of epilepsy, to promote ketogenic diet therapies, supporting epilepsy research and informing the public about the urgent need for increased efforts in epilepsy research. As well as advocating for a more effective and improved formalized epilepsy care system being brought to Canada. Anyone at any age can develop epilepsy. Epilepsy is a common disorder and affects 50 million worldwide and more than 300 000 Canadians, about 1/3 of these people live with uncontrolled seizures. Understanding these facts, will bring us closer to more fundraising events; for much more financial support is needed to move closer to the cure.
Recent interview Margaret Maye on JAZZ FM91.1 http://www.youtube.com/user/Gary65#p/u/1/5df-NPjlOX8
Interview done with Jose Feliciano about the writing of Feliz Navidad http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4w9MhoToV4
Runs: Nov 27, 2010
At: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, National Trade Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto
Playing: Saturday
Times: 7:00 pm
Cost: $55, $75, $ 95, $ 125, $ 150
Getting there:
For more information contact:
Gary Neumann
Phone:
905-703-1885
Email:
gary.neumannSPAMFILTER@epilepsycureinitiative.ca
