Carla Campopiano

Carla Campopiano is an Argentine flutist and Composer specializing in tango and Latin American Music. She has developed a career in the US for a decade leading and accompanying varied ensembles of world music.

Carla performed in several stages in Argentina, US and Europe. She attended the “Escuela de Música Popular de Avellaneda”.

Since 2018 she has directed Carla Campopiano trio a project in collaboration with Gustavo Cortiñas, the project aims to build bridges of communication between cultures.

She is currently working in several projects, her most recent works were her last albums Chicago Buenos Aires Connections and Carla Campopiano Trio, both composed by jazz, tango and Latin American Repertoire.

She is currently in a collaboration project with. Check out some of her latest work on her YouTube Channel: @Carla Campopiano

Chase Steele Greye

Chase went to the Berklee College of Music in Boston , Ma. Chase have travelled all over the world using my voice in production shows on cruise ships and in small lounges. These companies include, Costa, Celebrity, Discovery, and Disney as well. If he hears something a couple of times, he can match it. He loves tonalities and recording them in his brain for future use. His strong point is communicating warmth and comfortability. His father was in radio and he has received his gift as well. Many of his friends have asked him to record interesting messages for them as well. He also enjoy writing scripts for any given situation that deals with voice over. Chase also spotlights at local restaurants - including Nello's, Roma Italia ... among many others. He also does Special events and Corporate events, while having his own band....Chase sang with The Grenchus Foundation for Laudato Si last spring!! Chase can sing with a Jamaican accent, Spanish accent, Italian, Indian, and Black American Hip Hop voices. He also sings in English, Spanish, French, and Italian. Chase has vast world experience - sung in “Swing” The Broadway Musical, as well as recently opening for Pitbull in Orlando, Florida.

The Ricochet Steele Band

The Ricochet Steele Band. This band led by Chase Steele Greye, is an eclectic group of players that have played all over the world and we keep things very diverse. Our styles range from pop, funk, jazz, international and more. We love to create a different feel for any commonly known song and give it new wings. Our common bond is based on our collectively embraced journeys through music and all that it has to offer..

Juan Pinos Velez

Juan Pinos Velez is Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning

Faculty of Ars School of Music ~ Musical Composition (graduate)  

a Musician and Composer: Performer in: Latin American Music, Classics, Andeans, Nationals, Strings, Winds and Minor Percussion

Plays and Teaches instruments: piano, guitar, bass, drums, accordion, flute, saxophone, clarinet, quenas, quenachos, panpipes, rondador, payas, dulzainas, ocarina, charango, Venezuelan cuatro, ronroco, Peruvian cajon, legúero bass drum.

He is a former teacher in Music at Salesiana sor Teresa Valse Educational Unit (2019-present) LUISA DE JESÚS CORDERO EDUCATIONAL UNIT. ENDORSED BY THE DOMINICAN MOTHERS (2012-2018), Salesian Technical College 2008-2010, 

Teacher of Music Workshops.

Active member of the Allyu Llakta Music Group of the University of Cuenca (instrumentalist).

FOUNDING AND ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE GROUP "ALMA DEL SUR" POPULAR MUSIC GROUP. FOUNDED IN 2000 "Alma del Sur", which was born with the intention of forming a folklore group of the Salesian Higher Technical Institute, Its main objective is the rescue of traditional Ecuadorian and Latin American music addressing different aesthetics, styles and musical forms. He has participated in several National and International Folklore Festivals. Alma del Sur has been part of the musical cast of several dance groups with whom he visited as ambassadors of our culture in: Lima,(Peru), Santiago, Concepción, Valdivia, Arica (Chile), Córdoba, Buenos Aires, Monte buey (Argentina), Rio de Janeiro, Passo Fundo, Porto Alegre, Santos Guarujá, Nova Petropolis (Brazil), Santa Marta, barranquilla, Cincelejo, Cienega, Valledupar, Pasto ( Colombia), A Coruña, Galicia, Albacete, Ferrol, Madrid, Valencia, Tudela, Cuenca (Spain), Zacatecas, Guadalajara, Tequila, DF mexico (Mexico), Verona, Milan, Bolzano, Ferrara, Venice.

Eduardo Fonseca

Eduardo Fonseca graduated from the career in popular music specialized in Tango Guitar at E.M.P.A (Popular Music School of Avellaneda - 2011 Class).
Student of Rubén “chocho” Ruiz (Roberto “Polish” Goyeneche), Aníbal Arias (Aníbal Troilo), Julían Peralta (Fernandez Fierro Typical Orchestra), Adrián Lacruz (Quintet of Bartolomé Palermo), Mauricio Marcelli, Juan Carlos Cuacci (Director of the Tango orchestra of the City of Buenos Aires, musical director of Susana Rinaldi, musical director Inés Rinaldi, arranger and composer)
Teacher of musical language I and II, Guitar and Director of the musical ensemble at the School of Music of Carhué Partido de Adolfo Alsina from June 2010 to December 2011.
Currently a teacher of the Basic Training I, II and III Guitar Chair at the José "Pipo" Ferrari School of Art in Luján, teacher of the Practice I and II chair of the Tango career at the José "Pipo" School of Art Ferrari de Luján.
Professor of the Tango I and II Guitar Chair at the “José“ Pipo ”Ferrari” School of Art in Luján From 2014 to 2016.
Guitarist, arranger, composer and Director in "De Queruza Tango Club" (4 albums released), making with this project a tour in Chicago IL, United States in 2015, two tours of Medellín, Colombia in 2016 and 2017 and a European tour in 2018, which spanned Spain, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and Switzerland.
CONTACT:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eddiekriz.fonseca/ Eduardo Alberto Fonseca: (+54) 011 1559327682 eduardoafonseca@hotmail.com

Mary E. Grenchus

Mary E. Grenchus is the founder of The Grenchus Foundation as well as a singer, musician, composer, dancer, writer, photographer, performing arts director, and artist (oil, acrylics, pen and ink, charcoal, pastels). She loves supporting the arts, and making deeper connections with artists and within the arts community as she continuously uncovering what brings her soul happiness and joy. Mary creates the programs offered by the Grenchus Foundation and offers support in arts, faith, culture, health and well-being. She has a deep spirituality which can be seen in her work, her creations, and in her aspirations, goals dreams as well as the vision for the Foundation. Mary also advocates for culture as she has come into contact with many different cultures, and as her grandfather was Lithuanian-American and grandmother was Irish-American. She shares ethnic cultural traditions, enthusiasm and respect for different cultures and promotes others to do the same. She was also highly influenced by her first employer - a female entrepreneur - who owned her own small business in Fashion. As a female Entrepreneur herself, Mary promotes a deep sense of love, well-being, and flourishing, in others ~ all of which we find present here at the Foundation. Mary also engages in consultations with world leaders, religious leaders, and govt officials… as well as does transformational coaching and runs our Health, Fitness, and Well-Being program. She is the founder of The Grenchus Foundation and continues to advocate for the arts and artists in the midst of the pandemic. Mary has helped with planning, and attending, as well as attended and overseen certain aspects of World Youth Day and World Meeting of Families for years. Mary has a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development with a focus on Black Adolescent Development, a Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry from Boston College, and a partial Master of Arts in Spirituality from Fordham University. To learn more about Mary please go to our About Section and Board Members Page.

Virsky

Virsky is a Ukrainian Dance Company based out of Ukraine, notable for its innovative approach to the art form. The ensemble was founded in 1937 by Pavlo Virsky and Mykola Bolotov, and guided by Virsky until his death in 1975. During World War II, Virsky performed for the soldiers at the front. In 1980, the company's artistic direction was overtaken by Myroslav Vantukh, who had been a disciple of Virsky. Virsky's aim is to create dances that embrace historical Ukrainian Dance Traditions as well as dances that are innovative and forward-moving.

Light Uriri School

Light Uriri School is a school in Kenya. It is an educational school and orphanage/Girls Rescue Centre. It is a Non Profit Organization that feeds, clothes, shelters, and educates orphaned, abandoned, street children and abused girls. Our Founder, Jack Bambo - oversees the school and encourages the youth in all areas of education as well as self-care. The Grenchus Foundation shares whatever is done in the arts with Light Uriri School. We are happy to include the Light Uriri School in our Christmas Extravaganza this year!

Julián López

Julian Lopez was born in Luján, Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1991. At an early age he began his musical studies approaching them from the guitar. In his artistic career, he has composed numerous songs and has integrated various musical groups of different genres. The music took him to different parts of the world. Currently he is dedicated to teaching and music. He has his own Tango Band.

Maria James

Maria James’ love of dance began as a young teenager and like most aspiring artists, her first audiences were family and friends at parties. Her love for the art of dance quickly grew as she began to dance in classes and school shows; the lessons in self-esteem and discipline have stayed with her throughout here professional career. Maria has studied with Bernice Johnson, Gloria Jackson, the Jamaica Arts Center, and the Alvin Ailey School. Maria has faithfully served the Queens and New York City areas for over 10 years as a professional dance instructor and mentor. In that service she has studied the aspects of dance that are necessary for personal and professional growth and success. She says, “I feel I am ready, as an instructor, to fill the void so left by the lack of resources in our communities. My mission is to now pass that information on to the next generation of dancers so that they may enrich themselves and the community in which they live.

Richmond Punch (International Violinist, Band Leader)

Richmond Punch: An International Violinist and Band Leader, he hales from Atlanta, Georgia and Dallas, Texas. He has a Bachelors degree of music from the famous Juilliard School of Music and a Masters degree in music from the prestigious Yale University. Richmond Punch is a violin virtuoso who delivers a riveting, dynamic, explosive, powerful performance. As an accomplished musician, Richmond has produced 4 cd’s in various genres that include, classical, hip-hop, jazz, and gospel. He offers performances in Violin, Violin with DJ, Bands, Violin with Dancers, Lighting, String Groups and more and is performing with us this season. He is an internationally known musican and performer.

Please see his website here: https://richmondpunch.net/

Jamal Corrie

Jamal Corrie: Having moved to New York only last year, Jamal Corrie has found himself performing at some of the top prestigious events, venues and platforms worldwide. Performing on NBC’s The Voice and some of Asia’s top venues, such as the famous and incredibly chic SEVVA in Hong Kong, Oak Room and Maduro in Tokyo. He has also performed in the United States, Australia, England, Scotland, Germany, Denmark and Sweden. Jamal has certainly entertained millions worldwide. He has envisioned himself becoming a composer of film scores as well. But underneath a persona that certainly knows how to draw attention, there is an artist that has been silently waiting to reveal its true capacity. Whether it’s his unpredictable and astonishing freestyles that separate him from artists of any genre, or a cover that is always takes an original approach, Jamal is on a path of true authentic and artistic expression. He is a singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and composer.

Juan Sanchez

Juan Sánchez is a spanish music producer, pianist and composer based in Barcelona.

He started taking piano lessons at the conservatoire when he was 14 and during the end of the 80’s until the end of the 90’s he was playing keyboards with different bands. In 1995 went to London to study music and technology and he was there for five years.

In 1999 Juan started making instrumental electronic music and since then he has been creating music for multimedia and sound libraries for music producers.

As a recording artist, Juan Sánchez has released a couple of albums which have both received very good reviews from music bloggers and magazines. His music has been used in countless of YouTube videos as well as short films and for a video commissioned by the New English Ballet Theatre.

Some of Juan Sánchez music compositions have been included in the compilation album "Contemporary Classical Music" by Oclassica.

His piano composition "Rebirth" was included in the piano compilation album "Keys Of Beauty" released by the American New Age music label EverSound also featuring the music of New Age music artists such as Suzanne Ciani, John Adorney, Michele McLaughlin and others.

Juan Sánchez Website: https://juansanchezmusic.info/