ABOUT THE DUO
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SOBRE EL DÚO
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ABOUT THE DUO | SOBRE EL DÚO |
Ariel Campos is a Los Angeles based percussionist with a diverse musical background that spans from commercial music to classical. His performances with contemporary artists include Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Country Pop Duo “Brooks and Dunn” and Jennifer Lopez, and with Latin Jazz artists Louie Cruz-Beltran, Francisco Aguabella and Poncho Sanchez.
He was an original cast member of the Tony and Emmy award winning musical “Blast!,” which premiered in London.
As a solo classical percussionist Campos has been featured in solo concerts and recitals with the UCLA Philharmonia, California State University, Northridge Wind Ensemble, Union High School Percussion Ensemble in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Campos can also be heard as a featured musician on the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to the film “Bella.”
Aliana de la Guardia is an operatic soprano, nonprofit arts leader, dedicated mentor, and warrior for artistic misfits who champions new music that challenges conventions.
In addition to co-directing Bahué with percussionist Ariel Campos, she has been integral to Guerilla Opera’s leadership since 2007, steering the progressive ensemble artistically and organizationally through 40 new operas with roles tailor-made for her ferocious theatrical abilities. Her artistry has enchanted esteemed stages nationwide, premiering nearly 200 new works nationwide. She is a PARMA Recordings Artist, contributing to many commercial recordings on their various labels, as well as to BMOP Sound, and other independent labels.
This Latina arts leader is a passionate mentor who offers one-on-one mentorship, masterclasses, and lectures and participates in panels at institutions throughout the country. She helps artists step into their power and live their best creative lives through life, career, entrepreneurial, and voice coaching through her award-winning Dirty Paloma Studio. An accomplished voice teacher, she serves on the Community Music School of Springfield, MA faculty and at the Springfield Conservatory of the Arts. (alianadelaguardia.com)
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Ileana Perez Velazquez, composer (Western Mass)
Jaime Díaz, composer (Moscow, ID
Gabriela Alcantara Pohls, artist, podcast host, and culture-bearer (Western Mass)
Sebastian Zubieta, composer, conduction and music director at Music of the Americas (NYC)
