by Cybel Martin | Feb 2, 2008 | Art, Art Travel, Artist, Concerts, Culture, Events, Film, Galleries, Live Performance, Movies
I have to say a glimpse because I was in Belize for only one week and wasn’t even aware of the trip until two days before (not much time for researching). So, this past week, I had the pleasure and honor of working on Nyasha Liang’s documentary “Punta Rock”, about the musical culture in Belize. We went down this week because one of the musical greats of this gorgeous country, Andy Palacio had passed away. He was a young 47 and at the cusp of major international stardom. Funerals and memorials in Belize reminded me of New Orleans: lingering sadness but HUGE celebration. There was lots and lots of music. Happy, joyous music.
Although my introduction to Garifuna culture, Belizean Art and Andy is still so recent and limited, I did want to share its splendor with my readers. If you are like me and have a serious addiction to Samba, Calypso or Roots Reggae, then you’ll enjoy Andy’s music. Some other artists to look into (remember this is a glimpse, so very far from complete, just what I’ve heard so far and adored) are Garifuna Collective, Aurelio Martinez (he has charisma for days), Mr Peters & Lela Vernon.
For context: The New York Times Obituary for Andy Palacio.
Nyasha’s blog and also her website on producing “Punta Rock” (check out the trailer).
And this site I found online: “Watina: A Look Behind the Music of Andy Palacio”
Enjoy!
Side note: I also had a chance to check out some local artists. Two of my favorites were Michael Gordon and Gilvano Swasey. A definite place to go in Belize City is Image Factory.
by Bob Martin | Jan 3, 2008 | Art, Art Travel
Just for fun, we took a trip up north to look at some of the red mountain in Sedona and have a little lunch at the Red Planet Diner. Sedona is a tourist stop with to many gift shops, but all you need do is raise your eyes and see the real reason for being`there. This is a photo I took away from the main shopping area and lone car is the norm. Waking up in the morning and seeing something like this will get the creative juices going.
by Bob Martin | May 7, 2007 | Art, Art Travel, Education, Learning
Scottsdale, AZ (May 3, 2007) Scottsdale Artists’ School announce the release of its schedule of summer classes, including offsite workshops and Youth
Academy. Registration opens Wednesday, May 16 at 9 am.
Classes in drawing, painting, watercolor and sculpture are offered for all levels, from beginners who want to explore their creative side to established artists who want to try a new medium.
Offsite classes include a 2-day beginning drawing class at the Phoenix Art Museum, 5 day workshops in Jackson WY, Vancouver Island, Corning NY and a special travel journaling class in North Vietnam.
Youth Academy Camps are open to children ages 6 to 18, with one or two sessions throughout the summer. Each session includes drawing, painting,
and ceramics, allowing children to discover new ways to express their imaginations.
For more details, call 480-990-1422 for a class schedule, or visit www.ScottsdaleArtSchool.org.
Scottsdale Artists’ School is a nonprofit school of traditional fine art founded
in 1983. One of the world’s premier art institutions, the school holds more than 200 adult classes and workshops each year along with Youth Academy workshops in the spring, summer, fall and winter. Learn more at ScottsdaleArtSchool.org, now featuring on-line enrollment.
Supported by Arizona Commission on the Arts with funding from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts. Funding also provided by Scottsdale Cultural Council and Scottsdale League for the Arts.
