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COMPARZA: An evening of music on the Philippine Mandolin.
Kawayan Folk Arts presents COMPARZA: An evening of music on the Philippine Mandolin. Celebrating 6 years of the performing arts, Kawayan Folk Arts will share an evening of live music featuring the Philippine Mandolin, rondalla. Introduced to the Philippines in the 16th Century, Spanish mandolins and the guitar became popular instruments.
This evening will include folk music from the Philippines, including classic kundiman and romantic serenades, as well as fun renditions of contemporary music and popular hits. Kawayan will also be joined by local musicians, vocalists, and artists from the Bay Area including Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble, the Fil-Am Veterans Rondalla, Lendl San Jose, and Helene Lee Toralba.
Comparza will be presented at the Theatre on San Pedro Square in the heart of downtown San Jose. Artisan food is available nearby at the San Pedro Square Market.
Theatre on San Pedro Square29 N. San Pedro StreetSan Jose, CA 95110
Tickets are available through Eventbrite. Follow us on Facebook for sneak previews and highlights from this performance. For more information, visit kawayanfolkarts.org or call Jason at 408-799-7197
https://comparza.eventbrite.com
About Kawayan Folk Arts
Kawayan Folk Arts works to inspire, educate and captivate audiences with dance and music based on the cultural heritage of the Philippines. It is available for various occasions and special events and is a non-profit 501(c)3 public benefit corporation commited to engage in and support ethnic dance forms inspired from the cultures of the Philippines.
