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Oaxacan Coast Blues presenta:

Un concierto de Blues con programa doble, Lee Oskar y David Rotundo, con la colaboración especial de Westinmind. Aforo limitado.

Lee Oskar

Nacido en Copenhague (Dinamarca) en 1948, Lee Oskar tenía seis años cuando un amigo de la familia le dio su primera armónica. Cuando tenía 17 años, Oskar decidió que Estados Unidos era donde un armonicista debía desarrollar su carrera.

Lee Oskar ha sido descrito como un virtuoso, el genio de la armónica, un héroe de guerra, legendario, un maestro de la magia musical, y está considerado entre los mejores armonicistas del Rock-Blues-Soul. Compositor original e intérprete de los mega Hits: Low Rider, Cisco Kid, ¿Por qué no podemos ser amigos?, y otros éxitos. Los solos exclusivos de Oskar ayudaron a definir el sonido desde los comienzos de la banda en 1969, añadiendo toques de color a su R&B, Jazz, Rock e influencias latinas.

Tres álbumes bien considerados lanzados entre 1976 y 1981 (y recientemente reeditados en un CD) trajeron una aclamación crítica y popular, incluido el de Artista Instrumental del Año No. 1 en 1976 en Billboard, Cashbox y Record World. Sus composiciones han aparecido en bandas sonoras de películas y comerciales de televisión. Ha recibido muchas grabaciones de oro y platino y ha sido galardonado con los Premios especiales de escritura de ASCAP.

David Rotundo

El armonicista de Blues de Toronto, David Rotundo, ha desarrollado su propio lenguaje de Blues, perfeccionando la técnica que da poder y autenticidad a la voz. Rotundo es un compositor que fácilmente se inspira en el mundo que lo rodea. La prueba de su impacto muestra el hecho de que ha sido nominado para Maple Blues Awards durante 11 años consecutivos. Ganador de los premios Galaxy of the Rising Stars, New Artist of the Year y Harmonica Player of the Year.

En 1997, Rotundo dirigió una banda llamada The Blue Canadians junto a notables como Peter Schmidt, Shane Scott, Julian Fauth y Doc MacLean. En el 2000, se le pidió que se uniera a la legendaria banda de Jack de Keyzer y estaba emocionado por la oportunidad de tocar con "uno de los mejores guitarristas canadienses". Aparte de Keyzer, Rotundo ha actuado con Lee Oskar, Ronnie Hawkins, el ex baterista de Muddy Waters Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Madagascar Slim, Mel Brown, Jeff Healey, Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Finis Tasby, James Cotton, Magic Slim y The Tear Drops, Elvis Costello, Shakura S'Aida, miembros de Downchild entre muchos otros.

Cuando veas a David Rotundo en vivo, sabrás al instante que vive para lo que hace.

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Oaxacan Coast Blues presents:

A double program Blues Show, Lee Oskar & David Rotundo, with the special collaboration of Westinmind. Limited Capacity.

Lee Oskar

Born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1948, Oskar was six years old when a family friend gave him his first harmonica. When he was 17, Oskar decided that the United States was where a harmonica player should make his career.

Lee Oskar has been described as "a virtuoso, "the harmonica whiz", "a war hero," "legendary," a master of "musical wizardry," and considered among the best Rock-Blues-Soul harmonica players. The original composer and performer of the mega hits: Low Rider, Cisco Kid, Why Can’t we be friends, and other hits. Oskar's signature solos helped to define the sound from the band's beginning in 1969, adding dashes of color to its R&B, jazz, rock, and Latin influences.

Three well regarded albums released between 1976 and 1981 (and recently rereleased on CD) brought critical and popular acclaim, including being voted No. 1 Instrumental Artist of the Year for 1976 in Billboard, Cashbox and Record World. His compositions have been featured on movie sound tracks and television commercials. He has been the recipient of many Gold and Platinum recordings and honored with special ASCAP Writing Awards.

David Rotundo

Toronto blues harpist David Rotundo has developed his own language of the blues, honing the technique that gives the voice power and authenticity. Rotundo is a songwriter who easily pulls inspiration from the world around him. Proof of his impact shows in the fact that he has been nominated for a Maple Blues Award for 11 consecutive years. Winner of the Galaxy of the Rising Stars Award, New Artist of the Year Award and Harmonica Player of the Year Award.

In 1997, Rotundo led a band called The Blue Canadians alongside such notables as Peter Schmidt, Shane Scott, Julian Fauth and Doc MacLean. In 2000, he was asked to join the legendary Jack de Keyzer Band and he was thrilled by the opportunity to play with “one of the best Canadian guitarists”. Aside from de Keyzer, Rotundo has performed with Lee Oskar, Ronnie Hawkins, ex- Muddy Waters drummer Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Madagascar Slim, Mel Brown, Jeff Healey, Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Finis Tasby, James Cotton, Magic Slim and The Tear Drops, Elvis Costello, Shakura S’Aida, members of Downchild among many others.

When you see David Rotundo live you’ll know instantly that he lives for what he does.