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Music of the Andes featuring Mestizo Manta

(To check on concert status/changes before any
show call 203-488-7715

before leaving for the show)



Branford Folk Music
Society  -  40th Season of great music
& merriment!




2013 – 2014 Season



January 11, 2014: Mestizo Manta

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Connecticut-based Mestizo Manta is a group of Peruvian aficionado
musicians joined to cultivate Andean music from Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador,
Colombia and other neighboring countries of South America. The group was formed
in 1994 and most of its founding members still play together. Using traditional
native instruments as well as European guitars the ensemble continues to share
their ancient melodies with the modern world. They enjoy performing almost
anywhere they are invited because they love what they do –musica!



Mestizo Manta interprets different styles of music from each
Andean nation. San Juanitos from Ecuador, Huaynos from Peru, cumbias from
Colombia, sikuris and tinkus from Bolivia and many other Latin American folk
styles. Their melodies are performed on native instruments such as the quena
(Indian flute), the zamponas (panpipes), bombo/Tinya (drums), shacshas (seeds)
and palo de lluvia (rain sticks). They also utilize the charango, a little
guitar with five double strings born in the Andes, blended with European instruments
such as the acoustic guitar, mandolin and violin. Performances are enhanced
with explanations of Latin-American culture and traditions.



Admission: $15 for nonmembers, $12 for members, $5 for kids 12 and under 
  Pay at the door.



Branford Folk Coffeehouse

First Congregational Church of Branford 

1009 Main Street, Branford, CT.



8:00pm



Wheelchair accessible.



For more information call 203-488-7715

Email: branfordfolk@gmail.com 

http://folknotes.org/branfordfolk/ 



Branford Folk Coffeehouse welcomes refreshment donations of pastries, cold
drinks and other assorted goodies!  Bring your own travel mug or thermos
and take home any leftover coffee!



Branford Folk Music
Society - Traditionally, the Best Folk Music in southern Connecticut since
1973.

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