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2008 Seattle International Children's Festival: Petrona Martinez at The Fisher Pavilion (Seattle Center)
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2008-05-13 from 13:00 to 13:50 |
| Where | The Fisher Pavilion (Seattle Center), 305 Harrison Street, Seattle (MAP) |
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2008 Seattle International Children's Festival is proud to present Petrona Martinez at The Fisher Pavilion (Seattle Center)
The Fisher Pavilion (Seattle Center)
305 Harrison Street
Seattle.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Time: 1 pm
68 years young, Petrona Martínez is one of the world’s most authentic Afro-Colombian voices. She’s the heiress to a long tradition of Bullerengue – rhythmic songs originally sung only by pregnant women, confined to home and unable to attend village dances. Petrona learned the melodies from her great-grandmother and grandmother who sang during daily chores and at patron saints festivities. Now she is passing them on to her sons and daughters, some of whom comprise her energetic eight-piece ensemble. Her fresh, uninhibited style, sprightly dancing and highly percussive sound earned her a 2002 Latin Grammy nomination.
“…a deep rhythm, contagious and vital.” –World Music Central