Bahué Presents Descarga Hipnótico in Springfield

a live concert of mesmerizing new works

PHOTO CAPTION: Aliana de la Guardia and Ariel Compos of Bahué. Photo by Tyler Hubby, April 2023

Bahué's presents the East Coast premiere of Descarga Hipnótico, a live concert featuring hypnotic works for voice and vibraphone.

Saturday, June 15, 2024, 6:30 PM

Robyn Newhouse Hall at the Community Music School of Springfield

127 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103

Pay-What-You-Can Ticket prices from $0.00 to $55.00

PHOTO CAPTION: Top down and left to right: Orlando Jacinto García, Axel Retif, Ariel Campos & Aiana de la Guardia, Ney Rosauro, Jimena Maldonado, and Jorge Sosa.

Springfield, MA (May 15, 2024) - The dynamic voice and percussion duo, Bahué presents the East Coast Premiere of Descarga Hipnótico, a live concert featuring hypnotic works for voice and vibraphone. The concert lineup boasts compositions by renowned and emerging composers Orlando Jacinto García, Jorge Sosa, Jimena Maldonado, and Ney Rosauro. Guests will be treated to a unique improvisation by the duo and the world premiere of "Tucum" composed to include a loop station by Axel Retif.

“This piece unveils a gateway to otherworldly dimensions, compelling listeners and performers alike to traverse sonic landscapes crafted from pure imagination. I hope that it leads performers and creators to boundless artistic freedom.” - Axel Retif Composer

This new work promises to captivate audiences with its mesmerizing blend of voice, vibraphone, and looping pedal. Don't miss this opportunity to experience an unforgettable musical journey into the realm of hypnotic sounds and innovative compositions.

Aliana de la Guardia and Ariel Campos make up Bahué, a Latin American duo that focuses exclusively on Latin culture through music to amplify Latin artistic voices and champion the contemporary voice of their community. 

Aliana de la Guardia is a Springfield resident and faculty at the Community Music School of Springfield. A transplant from Boston, the Latina arts leader is a warrior for artistic misfits and fights for the representation of Latin composers in contemporary classical music by Latin artists. 

“The classical music we experience, while beautiful and important, is ancient and excludes the voice of artists from the global majority. In this city, as 50% of the population, the voice of the Latine people is of the utmost importance. The music I participate in represents artists who are creating music now and asking questions about the world we live in. We need to be seen beyond cultural stereotypes. ” - Aliana de la Guardia, Bahué co-founder, Executive Director of Guerilla Opera, Operatic Soprano, and Latina Arts Leader

Presenting the contemporary voice of Latin composers in Springfield, MA, where nearly 50% of the population is Latine, is essential for fostering cultural representation, pride, and unity within the community. It enhances cultural education and inclusivity, reflecting the city's diverse demographic. When extraordinary Latin artists are presented, such as Campos and de la Guardia, it fosters cultural pride and enhances the city's cultural landscape while providing inspirational role models for local artists.

Descarga Hipnótico takes place on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 6:30 PM in Robyn Newhouse Hall of the Community Music School of Springfield at 127 State Street, Springfield, MA. Tickets are pay-what-you-can and can be reserved online at bahueduo.com/schedule. Join Bahué for a Reception directly following the concert. 

Concert Program

Memories 1 & 2

for voice and vibraphone by Ney Rosauro

Axolotl

for voice and vibraphone by Jimena Maldonado

Canto de cuna para la humanidad

for solo voice by Orlando Jacinto García

Tucum (world premiere)

for two melodic lines and looping station by Axel Retif

Descarga Hipnótico

Original Improvised Composition by Aliana de la Guardia & Ariel Campos

May Gets Here

Her Comfortable Shoes (world premiere)

Stars and Constellations

for voice, vibraphone, and electronics by Jorge Sosa

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Bahué’s second season is supported in part by The Aaron Copland Fund for Music 30 Grants to Celebrate 30 Years Award. Visit bahueduo.com/support to view a list of their generous supporters.