The Americas & Americans Festival at the Hollywood Bowl
Posted by NALIP on July 17, 2014
The LA Phil and Music Director Gustavo Dudamel once again bring the Americas & Americans festival to the Hollywood Bowl. Join the celebration of music featuring some of North and South America’s biggest jazz, salsa and classical stars
Thu JUL 31 8pm
Noche de Cine
Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, with guest artist Gustavo Santaolalla, present an evening of film scores from North and South America including music from Battlestar Galactica, The Motorcycle Diaries, and Beasts of the Southern Wild, many with film clips. A suite from Dudamel’s new film score caps the celebration.
Media sponsor: 89.9 KCRW
Wed JUL 23 8pm
Gilberto Santa Rosa · Sheila E.
“El Caballero de la Salsa,” one of the most prominent salsa performers, returns to the Bowl! Multiple Grammy®-winner Gilberto Santa Rosa’s pioneering music ranges from salsa romántica to ritmo tropical,improvisation to bolero. His canciones para el corazón will be sure to move you. Sensational star percussionist Sheila E.heats up the night with feisty Latin rhythms and effervescent pop.
Media sponsor: Univision
Fri & Sat JUL 25 & 26 8pm
Gloria Estefan
International superstar Gloria Estefanperforms her iconic hits as never before, as well as songs from her Grammy-nominated CD, The Standards, which features classic tunes from the Great American Songbook. Accompanied for the evening by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra under conductor Thomas Wilkins, she will also sing with the talented musicians of YOLA (Youth Orchestra L.A.).
Generously sponsored by Macy's (7/26)
Media sponsors:
Los Angeles Magazine (7/25), Univision (7/26)
Tue JUL 29 8pm
Rubén Blades, Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil
Festive orchestral dances from Latin America with Gustavo Dudamel leading the Los Angeles Philharmonic precede the infectious Latin-jazz songs of Panamanian icon Rubén Blades.
Generously sponsored by
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts
Media sponsor: Univision