library tile Oscar Cardozo Ocampo
 Photographs from Mariana Ornelas' Trip, Summer 2001
Oscar Cardozo Ocampo was a gifted arranger and pianist. On July 21, 2001 he suffered a tragic car accident and died at the age of 58. While Cardozo Ocampo lived most of his life in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he never forgot his roots. He worked with many of Paraguay's finest vocal groups and helped them to produce unforgettable recordings. His musical arrangements have been recently performed in the United States by the New York Philharmonic. Just before his untimely death, Cardozo Ocampo recorded "Piano Paraguayo" a solo album of famous Paraguayan melodies. The CD will be released in September.
      Cardozo Ocampo's death provoked profound public sentiment both in Argentina and Paraguay. The following pictures are from a festival held at the Centro Cultural Paraguayo-Japones on July 27, 2001 in Asuncion. A parade of distiguished artists, many of whom recorded with Oscar, played in a tribute to him. Cardozo Ocampo performed here frequently. Of particular interest is his Encuentros del Alma album series which was recorded at this venue. The theater will be renamed in his honor.
      This is a sampling of the various performers present at the tribute:
Music scene in Asuncion
This is a huge portrait of Cardozo Ocampo which was placed at one end of the large patio of the Centro Cultural Paraguayo-Japones 		Music scene in Asuncion
There were many admirers of Cardozo Ocampo who attended the festival held in his honor. The event was held outdoors despite the cold weather because the theater could not accommodate the crowds. 		Music scene in Asuncion
Ricardo Flecha (right) and his Grupo Namandu 		Music scene in Asuncion
Cesar Cataldo, harpist
Music scene in Asuncion
Rigoberto Arevalo y su Trio Siempre. This celebrated trio just celebrated its 20th anniversary performing together 		Music scene in Asuncion
Lisa Bogado 		Music scene in Asuncion
Vocal Dos - One of the great vocal duets of Paraguay. These 2 brothers recorded extensively with with Cardozo Ocampo in Buenos Aires. Their collaboration with him created some of the most unforgettable interpretations of Paraguayan melodies. 		Music scene in Asuncion
Rito Pedersen, harpist

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