You have to love all the free culture that one has access to in Antigua Guatemala. Let me explain. On Día del Cariño we were treated with a free concert by The Karpatt trio, thanks to the French Alliance of Antigua Guatemala and the Cooperación Española, at the atrium of the Compañía de Jesús building. … Read more
A bakery is not the place where you would expect to listen to live music, right? But, then again, you probably haven’t visited Panaderia Santa Clara in Antigua Guatemala where this bakery has added a restaurant, a mini market and and stage for live performances. It is fact now Santa Clara Cultural Center. So grab … Read more
One of the best representatives of the jazz in Central America, Editus, had a show tonight in Finca Filadelfia on International Jazz Day. Even though I had tickets, I was not able to attend the live concert because I suffered a foot injury yesterday. However, I was able to give the tickets away to friends. … Read more
Last night was the presentation of Vocal People at Ermita de la Santa Cruz ruins, Antigua Guatemala’s concert venue, as part of the XII Festival Internacional de Cultura Paiz. Voca People brought a musical show featuring popular songs by the only means of a cappella and beatbox, sans any other musical instrument. The Saturday night … Read more
The night of February 1 was chosen as the inauguration of XII Festival Internacional de Cultura Paiz to be held for ten days in Antigua Guatemala. The night was filled with the sounds of the big band music of the Bob Porter’s Orchestra and happy rhythms of pop, rock, latino and ska by the Guatemalan … Read more
As every Friday at 4 p.m. the municipal band delighted us with a recital of live music. Also, every time I watch or listen to the municipal band I am reminded of the film The Band’s Visit, a co-production between Israel and Egypt. I recommend that you watch the film if you get a chance.
There’s been live Andean music at the Plaza Mayor for several months thanks to this band who a few times a week set up a live show of classic Latin American songs and covers of popular music played with the distinctive Andean music style. Live music at the park is always a hit and everyone … Read more