Thoughts about Cascada de Flores
From Presenters:
“Your program Cascada de Flores at St. Paul's Towers was magnificent and so much enjoyed. You were terrific in singing, instrumentation, and story telling. Our audience was enthralled and people have been telling me "be sure to have them back again". You are a unique extremely talented group and bring great joy to those who hear you.
The pace, variety and deeply felt music made for a wonderful program.” Lorraine Hauser, St. Paul's Towers Music Series, 2012
“The performance by Cascada de Flores was truly wonderful. You and the other performers were so kind and it was a real pleasure to work for you. I know the audience had a great time from all the cheering and applause.” Kristine Moralez, Oceanside Public Library’s World Music Series, 2010
“I just wanted to share with you how wonderful it was to have Cascada de Flores in our theater last evening. They were very professional, extremely easy to work with, and the performance was well received by the audience. It was also nice to observe the interaction with the audience and the willingness to allow much time to visit with individual audience members at the conclusion of the performance. This has been my best experience with any artist or group in the past three years. ” Carol Rae Fisher, Stauffacher Artist and Lecturer Series, Sedalia, MO (2007)
“Indeed for nearly 2 1/2 hours the hypnotic bond of musical communication between the performers and the audience remained irresistible, as if neither side was willing to let go. They romance you with the Spanish language yet musically dramatize the spontaneity of universal emotions. Since their concert for Music in Corrales, I’ve found myself checking Cascada de Flores’ Website performance calendar; I don’t intend to let go either” Carla Wright, Corrales Cultural Arts Council (2006, 2011)
“Cascada de Flores was electric on stage, and received a very positive reception by our audience of 625 people. Cascada de Flores’ performance contributed greatly to the quality and diversity of Kent’s cultural activities. We are proud to have them as part of our program.” Ronda Billerbeck, Cultural Programs Manager, Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services (2005, 2011)
“I want to thank you again for the wonderful evening of music you provided here at the museum last night. It is not often that a standing ovation is given to performers as last night. I hope you understand just how much pleasure your music brought everyone and what a treat it was for us to have you here! I really enjoyed working with you too!” Erika Jackson, Public Programs, Crocker Art Museum (2003)
From Fans and Press:
“Their way with a love song makes you think of Sinatra, Edith Piaf - the finesse, the phrasing, the charged emotion... One song and you’re in a smoke-filled café in France, the next a small village in the Mexican countryside. They do sophisticated improvisations with a jazzy charge that makes your whole body vibrate, then turn around and perform a canción about love that brings you close to tears.” Joanne Hoover Music Critic Emeritus Washington Post/Albuquerque Journal
“Delightfully upbeat, mournful, whimsical and wistful... the songs are the heart-pumping joy and emotional depth of the show.” Review of “Seven Visions of Encarnación”, collaboration with Shadowlight Productions, Brava Theater, SF. San Francisco Chronicle
“A talented trio, with an intimate but harmonically rich sound.” Chuy Varela, East Bay Express, KPFA and KCSM
“Electrifying, akin to Buena Vista Social Club. Their selection and interpretation of songs has tremendous range, all the vibrancy of regional folk festivals and the poetic sensibility of some of the most sumptuous cantos of the Spanish language. The rich and complex music and dance they produce belies the relatively small number of musicians.” Claire Lee, San Francisco, CA
“My expectation now (which is always fulfilled), whenever I go to see Cascada, is that I'll laugh a lot, cry at least a few times, and fall in love for the evening.” Ernie Tamminga, Santa Barbara
“What a delightful evening you provided all those of us attending your wonderful show last night. Your shows are always a treat, but the special guests made it even more so. Both the music and your community are really inspiring. Thank you” Lisa Manning, Marketing Director, Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
That was my 86 yr old mother singing along in Los Osos and my mother and my aunt singing along in SB. They were also arguing as to when they first heard some of the songs. Both concerts were unforgettable - my mother kept talking about how she remembered some of the songs because she used to dance to them with my father when they were first married (he died in 1955 on his 32nd Bday) so to hear some of the things she remembered because of your concert was something I'll always be grateful to you for. THANK TOU! THANK YOU! Miguel Paredes, San Luis Obispo, CA
“My husband, my uncle and aunt and I thank you and your group for the extraordinary grace you bestowed upon us last Saturday. We compliment you and our group on your musicianship. Bravissimo!” Claire, San Francisco, CA
