SANTA BARBARA — Monsieur Periné, Latin Grammy winners for “Best New Artist” of 2015, come to Santa Barbara for free family events of art and music presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara!
Monsieur Periné will perform in free family performances at Isla Vista School on Friday, April 29, 7:00 pm; at Guadalupe City Hall on Saturday, April 30, at 7;30 pm, and on Sunday, May 1, at The Marjorie Luke Theatre in Santa Barbara, at 7:00 pm. ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! partners with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art! to invite you to get creative and make your own art one hour before show start. Materials provided. The Viva and the SBMA will co-present a special, “Studio Sunday on the Steps” with Monsieur Periné on Sunday, May 1, 2 pm, at the Museum where families make art while listening to music and enjoy free admission to the Museum.
Hailing from Colombia, a country known as the birthplace of cumbia, Monsieur Periné is making headlines worldwide with its joyous, original “suin a la colombiana.” Melding the French swing of the 1930s with traditional Latin rhythms and classic songs, Monsiuer Periné combines traditional Colombian instruments with the sounds of jazz, pop, Latin “canciones,” and original tunes such as “Nuestra Cancion” which they performed at the Latin Grammy award ceremony. In addition to their unique sound and superb artistry, the group has attracted attention for their fantastic costumes which combine European elegance with Latino folklore, including iconic representations of Mexican culture, all designed by Alejandra Rivas.
Formed in 2007, while they were still students, Monsieur Periné got their first boost winning a Red Bull “El Ensaladero” contest that earned them a spot in Colombian’s prime rock and alternative music festival “Festival Estereo Picnic.” They built early interest and support with a steady stream of music videos released online. Their first album, “Hecho a Mano,” was released independently 2012 and earned a Golden Disc. Their second album, “Caja de Musica,” was released last year and earned a Latin Grammy for “Best New Artist” as well a nomination for a 2016 Grammy in the “Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative” category. A favorite in Colombia, Monsieur Periné has toured extensively in Europe and Central and Southern America; this is their first visit to Santa Barbara.
Monsieur Periné’s engagement is the last in tenth anniversary season for ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! which created in 2006 by Rod Lathim, thenPresident of the Marjorie Luke Theatre; Celesta Billeci, Miller McCune Executive Director for UCSB Arts & Lectures; Patrick Davis, then Executive Director for the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission, and Margie and Joe Talaugen, founders of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center to bring no-cost performances and educational events to key underserved neighborhoods. Over the years the program has brought more than 40 artists from the U.S. and abroad to perform for nearly 120,000 people in free events.
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! is sponsored by SAGE Publications, Lynda Weinman and Bruce Heavin, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Roddick Foundation, the California Arts Council, Anonymous, UCSB Office of Education Partnerships, the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission Community Arts Grant Program, with funds provided by the City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission. Additional support comes from The Marjorie Luke Theatre’s Dreier Family Rent Subsidy Fund. The program is supported in part by the Santa Barbara Independent, the Santa Maria SUN, El Latino CC, Radio Bronco, Univision, the Best Western South Coast Inn, the Hampton Inn, Pacifica Suites, and Ramada Limited. Viva is co-presented by The Marjorie Luke Theatre, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center and UCSB Arts and Lectures, in partnership with the Isla Vista School After School Grant.
Summary Facts:
- 2015 Latin Grammy “Best New Artist” for most recent release “Caja de Musica”
- French swing of the 1930’s combined with Latin American rhythms and classic songs creates original sound
- Formed in 2007, extensive touring in Europe and the Americas, first visit to Santa Barbara
- Performances feature fantastic coloful costumes designed by Alejandra Rivas
- Free family performance Friday, April 29, 7 pm, Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd., Goleta, Information (805) 893-5037
- Free family performance Saturday, April 30, 7:30 pm, Guadalupe City Hall Auditorium, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe, Information (805) 343-2455
- Free family performance Sunday, May 1, 7 pm, Marjorie Luke Theatre, Santa Barbara Jr. High, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, Information (805) 884-4087 x7
- Get Creative! Arrive an hour early to create your own art. Supplies provided. Co-presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.
- Stay after the concerts for photos and refreshments with the artists
- Special “Studio Sunday on the Steps” Sunday, May 1, 2 pm, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1330 State Street. Co-presented with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art
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