library tile Music Scene in Asuncion
 Photographs from Mariana Ornelas' Trip, Summer 2001
Mbei chapa!!
That is Guarani for hello. I am having a fabulous time here. I have been in a whirlwind of activity catching up with lots of friends and of course enjoying the music scene. I seem to also bumping into folks I have not seen in over twenty years without even trying, too!
Music scene in Asuncion
Sila Godoy, one of Paraguays greatest classical guitarists. Considered a national treasure. 		Music scene in Asuncion
Raul Garcia Zarate,virtuoso folk guitarist from Peru. He has worked diligently to rescue pieces from Peruvian folk music and adapt them for his instrument. He is also considered a national treasure in his homeland. 		Music scene in Asuncion
Segundino Ayala Bogarin, Harpist 		Music scene in Asuncion
Same harpist playing with 2 singers. A typical Paraguayan folk music group has 2 guitarists and a harpist. The harp, which is the national instrument of the country serves as an instrument to accompany singers as well as a solo instrument.
Music scene in Asuncion
Singers 		Music scene in Asuncion
Federico Leguizamon, harpist. As seen in these photos, he plays the harp in any position and puts on a show. 		Music scene in Asuncion
Federico Leguizamon, harpist. As seen in these photos, he plays the harp in any position and puts on a show. 		Music scene in Asuncion
Luis Szaran conducts a small group musicians from La Orquesta Sinfonica de la Ciudad de Asuncion. (Asuncion Symphony Orchestra).
Photos 3-7 were taken at La Galeria de los Musicos, a modest sidewalk bar where musicians congregate after their gigs, It is also serves as a center for people to hire musicians on the spot to perform at private parties. The place gets its name from the large drawings of famous musicians which you can see in the background. The owner even asked me to submit my photo so a drawing could be created of me!

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