Review: Benefit for Hurricane Katrina at Bindlestiff Studio
© 2005 Annabelle A. Udo
(published in "Listen & Be Heard" weekly for November 3, 2005)
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Blues/Jazz masters Carlos Zialcita and Ben Luis performing at Bindlestiff Studio on October 28, 2005. -- Photo by Annabelle A. Udo
For more than 10 years, San Francisco’s Bindlestiff Studio (505 Natoma Street) has been the artistic hub for Pilipino American artists. It has been on a mission to provide a performing arts venue for veteran and fledgling artists to come together and share a platter of various disciplines including performance, visual and literary arts, film/video and music. Being the first Pilipino American theatre in the nation, Bindlestiff Studio offers theatrical presentations, public workshops, concerts, readings and more. For more information about Bindlestiff Studio’s upcoming programs/events be sure to visit www.bindlestiffstudio.org.
An example of Bindlestiff’s good works in promoting Pilipino American artistry was last Friday’s “Hurricane Katrina Benefit” which featured a powerhouse line-up of poets and musicians. Produced by poet/author Tony Robles, 100% of the proceeds goes towards Tipitina’s (www.tipsevents.com/foundation), a jazz nightclub in New Orleans that offers community relief through their foundation by providing instruments, housing, clothing and more into the hands of artists effected by Hurricane Katrina.
Starting the program off with a treat of a performance were highly acclaimed blues performers Carlos Zialcita and Ben Luis who graced the audience with the fascinating history of Pilipino American influences in New Orleans and drizzled a magical assortment of soulful riffs. The roster of artists included poetry by Janet Stickmon, Aimee Suzara, Al Robles, Annabelle Udo (that’s me!), Oscar Peñaranda, Genny Lim, Camille Stanley and Jeremy Bautista; as well, dynamic music performances by two Bay Area reggae groups Native Elements and Beechwood Aged.
(published in "Listen & Be Heard" weekly for November 3, 2005)
Chevron Gas Prices o' the Day (19th Avenue)
$2.53
$2.63
$2.73
Blues/Jazz masters Carlos Zialcita and Ben Luis performing at Bindlestiff Studio on October 28, 2005. -- Photo by Annabelle A. Udo
For more than 10 years, San Francisco’s Bindlestiff Studio (505 Natoma Street) has been the artistic hub for Pilipino American artists. It has been on a mission to provide a performing arts venue for veteran and fledgling artists to come together and share a platter of various disciplines including performance, visual and literary arts, film/video and music. Being the first Pilipino American theatre in the nation, Bindlestiff Studio offers theatrical presentations, public workshops, concerts, readings and more. For more information about Bindlestiff Studio’s upcoming programs/events be sure to visit www.bindlestiffstudio.org.
An example of Bindlestiff’s good works in promoting Pilipino American artistry was last Friday’s “Hurricane Katrina Benefit” which featured a powerhouse line-up of poets and musicians. Produced by poet/author Tony Robles, 100% of the proceeds goes towards Tipitina’s (www.tipsevents.com/foundation), a jazz nightclub in New Orleans that offers community relief through their foundation by providing instruments, housing, clothing and more into the hands of artists effected by Hurricane Katrina.
Starting the program off with a treat of a performance were highly acclaimed blues performers Carlos Zialcita and Ben Luis who graced the audience with the fascinating history of Pilipino American influences in New Orleans and drizzled a magical assortment of soulful riffs. The roster of artists included poetry by Janet Stickmon, Aimee Suzara, Al Robles, Annabelle Udo (that’s me!), Oscar Peñaranda, Genny Lim, Camille Stanley and Jeremy Bautista; as well, dynamic music performances by two Bay Area reggae groups Native Elements and Beechwood Aged.
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