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MEET SURCARI
Infectious with their stage performance, the band is riveting in every way. Their multicultural performances engage audiences of all ages as they are introduced to irresistible instrumental and vocal music from Latin America.
ABOUT SURCARI
Surcari (a combination of two words: Suramérica and Caribbean) is an award-winning performance group originally from Chile, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico under the musical direction of award-winning guitarist Lorena Garay. The versatile members of Surcari perform an irresistible mix of instrumental and vocal music from different Spanish speaking countries on a wide array of traditional instruments. Surcari's extensive repertoire is drawn from the group's artistic influences, which include classical, folk, afro, Latin jazz, world, and flamenco. Their multicultural performances engage audiences of all ages as they are taken on an enchanting journey through the music of the Andes, the Spanish Caribbean, South America, Spain, and Mexico.
THE BAND'S AWARDS
Surcari’s self-titled album, Surcari, won third place for Best South and Central American Album at the 2009 Just Plain Folks Independent Music Awards. In 2018, Surcari received the Arts For Learning Connecticut's 2018 Performing Artist of the Year Award.
PROGRAM FORMATS
The members of Surcari are Arts for Learning Connecticut artists who give multicultural performances throughout the region.
Family Concert: A multicultural performance for the entire family. (Auditorium setting)
Assembly Program: An interactive & participatory performance for students K-12. (School setting)
Children's Program: An interactive & participatory performance for children and families. (Library setting)
Latin Music Workshop: A hands-on program of Latin American music for students of all ages. (Classroom setting)
Lecture Demonstration: An educational talk with music for college students. (College setting)
Virtual Performances: An Interactive live video with prerecorded segments, graphics, text and lyrics. A highly engaging live stream with green screen effects.
Additional Content:
Lorena Garay & Surcari's Albums
"La Guitarra de Puerto Rico" & "Surcari"
Connecticut Public Television (CPTV)
Videos on Vimeo
Surcari's Vimeo Channel
Virtual & Live Multicultural Shows for Children
Surcari's Promotional Video
Institution/Business Type:
Performing Group
Legal Status:
Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
Year Founded:
2004
Institution/Business Type:
Performing Group
Legal Status:
Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
Year Founded:
2004
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Music - Ethnic / WorldPopulations Engaged:
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NEST Eligible Artist
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Fee Range:
$1,200 - $3,000State of Residence:
ConnecticutMinimum Number of Performers:
3Maximum Number of Performers:
5NEST Eligible Artist
Technical Requirements:
Fee Range:
$1,200 - $3,000State of Residence:
ConnecticutMinimum Number of Performers:
3Maximum Number of Performers:
5