International Concert Series: 2024 

We are thrilled to announce our 2024 International Concert Series in collaboration with the Chilean Ministry of Arts & Culture, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Indiana University Bloomington, and Honeywell Arts & Education. 

 

Musicians, Kike Galdames and Claudio Gonzalez, will tour the Midwest state of Indiana on a special P3 visa granted by the United States Government for outstanding international artists presenting a culturally unique program. 

They will fly into Ft. Wayne Indiana to perform three free concerts across three Indiana cities in September!

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"Canturia de Mi Sangre" or "Song of my Blood" is a live music concert of original compositions by Kike Galdames that honors the universal poetry of Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American Nobel Prize laureate. Esteemed globally as one of the great humanistic voices of our time, Gabriela championed the rights of women, children and indigenous communities. 

Her poetry embraces humor, sorrow, hope and profound humanity. 

The concert is a voyage of 15 original compositions by Chilean composer, Kike Galdames.

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Each concert of the series will be open to the public and free for all attendees:

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1. Bloomington: Thursday, September 19 at 8 p.m at the Auer Hall, Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University, Bloomington

(200 S Jordan Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405)

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2. North Manchester: Tuesday, September 24 at 7 p.m. at North Manchester High School Auditorium

(1 squire Dr, N Manchester, IN 46962)

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3. Fort Wayne: Saturday, September 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rhinehart Music Center at Purdue University, Fort Wayne

(2101 E Coliseum Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46805).

 

About the Musicians:

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Luis (“Kike”) Galdames is a Chilean musician, author, composer, multi-instrumentalist and educator. He is acclaimed nationally and globally for his work, which is influenced by Latin American rhythms, melodies, and poetry, establishing him as a prominent figure in Latin American fusion music. Galdames plays the Andean wind instruments, Quena, Sicura,and zampoña, as well as the Soprano, Saxophone, Guitar and Didjiridoo. He has performed in Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, San Salvador, Mexico, USA, Canada, Spain, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Australia and China… and now, in 2024, in our corner of the world!

 

Claudio Gonzalez, one of Chile’s finest pianists, will be an accompanying musician showcasing his talents as versatile multi-instrumentalist who will also be playing cajon peruano and bongos. Gonzalez is an experienced musical producer and arranger who has performed national and international tours. 

 

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