Archive for November, 2008

José Gerardo Tzul Lacán

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Guatemala is another composer who was born in Vancouver on March 17, 1939, with his parents Juan Antonio Tzul Juliana and Lacan. Study music in school "Jesus Castillo of Quetzaltengo, where he received master classes with Peter Donis, Paco Alvarado, Manuel Enrique Guerrero and poured; plays trumpet, ...

11.20.08 | Guatemalan musicians | Read more

José Ernesto Monzón

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Born in Todos Santos Cuchumatán, Depto. Huehuetango of the December 31, 1917; accountant, sports columnist and composer, his dedication to the musical composition has been developed as an entertainment and has had a major production in which he has sung the beauty of the motherland and most especia ...

11.11.08 | Guatemalan musicians | Read more

Jesús Castillo

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Ostuncalco born in San Juan, Quetzaltenago on September 9, 1877, was notable composer who earned the appreciation and admiration of fellow countrymen and foreigners, for their research and experience on the folk music of Guatemala. This is considered one of the greatest figures in Latin America. ...

11.10.08 | Guatemalan musicians | Read more

José Alejandro de León

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Born in Quetzaltenango on March 10, 1912, was one of the Guatemalan composers whose music has reached a very important place, both at home and abroad since he left compositions very different rhythms liked by the public. He was an active member of the AGAYC, the entity which was also Chairman; m ...

11.8.08 | Guatemalan musicians | Read more

Gumercindo Palacios

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Born in Huehuetenango on July 9, 1904, beginning a run marimba with the group "The Chorchas", from where he went to the marimba "Andina" who led Eliseo Castillo, later formed the group "Rio Blanco" of the brothers Palacios, whose instrument was made by his brother Leander in the State of Chiapas, Me ...

11.7.08 | Guatemalan musicians | Read more

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