http://www.bfcafe.com An independent Latino arts and entertainment provider through a cafe experience Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:12:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 © pablo2pap@gmail.com () pablo2pap@gmail.com() A multicultural exchange featuring videos, movie reviews, artist interviews and performances pablo2pap@gmail.com No no http://www.bfcafe.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg http://www.bfcafe.com 144 144 http://www.bfcafe.com/se-tu-sensitive-emotion-to-uplift/1180?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=se-tu-sensitive-emotion-to-uplift http://www.bfcafe.com/se-tu-sensitive-emotion-to-uplift/1180#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:12:21 +0000 pablo http://www.bfcafe.com/?p=1180 We are big fans of Silvia Soul and her music, and we are fortunate to get a sneak preview track of her soon to be released project. Listen to the evocative track for an emotional uplift! SE TU: SENSITIVE EMOTION TO UPLIFT is the name of the album and the concept for this Silvia Soul’s Continue reading →

]]> We are big fans of Silvia Soul and her music, and we are fortunate to get a sneak preview track of her soon to be released project. Listen to the evocative track for an emotional uplift! SE TU: SENSITIVE EMOTION TO UPLIFT is the name of the album and the concept for this Silvia Soul’s Continue reading →

]]> http://www.bfcafe.com/se-tu-sensitive-emotion-to-uplift/1180/feed 1 4:47 We are big fans of Silvia Soul and her music, and we are fortunate to get a sneak preview track of her soon to be ... We are big fans of Silvia Soul and her music, and we are fortunate to get a sneak preview track of her soon to be released project. Listen to the evocative track for an emotional uplift! SE TU: SENSITIVE EMOTION TO UPLIFT is the name of the album and the concept for this Silvia Soul's new projecthellip; The project was developed by JoC To, who lives in Santiago, Chile, who produced, programmed and led the music composing and keys, and Silvia Soto AKA Silvia Soul, who resides in Los Angeles California USA, and was in charge of the melody lines, lyrics and vocals. They have studios in their home where they recorded and sent the files back and forth until each song was completed! www.soundcloud.com/setu (download free tracks) The unique collaboration made the workflow easier and in some aspects a little tougher. However, Silvia remarked, ldquo;We have a solid group of musicians, and a collaborator who helps us out with the sound, guitar, bass, etchellip; it gave us a sense of stability and union through the music and enabled us to develop the EP beautifully and smoothlyhellip; we are so grateful for it and was an accomplishment for everyone involved." Silvia added, "Its been an interesting and intense journey and it has happen so naturally, since we are working both in our individual studios and in different countries, it makes things more special in a sense, its like receiving a present every time we send the files to see what the other one has done its an amazing sense of connection, its beautiful." SE TU: SENSITIVE EMOTION TO UPLIFT is focused in lounge, chill out, ambient style of music but always with inspirations from all over the world. Silvia and her fellow musicians- "We strongly believe that music can change your emotional state and itrsquo;s a pleasure to share the best gift we can offerhellip; straight from our soul to youhellip; OUR MUSIChellip; Strength Uniteshellip; SE TUhellip; Read our interview with Silvia: http://www.bfcafe.com/paz-amor-gratitud-with-silvia-soul/512 www.silviasoul.com PM07/11 Performers pablo2pap@gmail.com no No http://www.bfcafe.com/time-for-american-idol-latina-style/975?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=time-for-american-idol-latina-style http://www.bfcafe.com/time-for-american-idol-latina-style/975#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 04:33:14 +0000 pablo http://www.bfcafe.com/?p=975 Last year BF Cafe featured talented singer/songwriter Julie Zorrilla and this year it’s American Idol for Julie! Julie auditioned for American Idol in San Francisco, and she will presumably be featured on this week’s episode. Whether you’re a fan of the show or not, DO NOT miss Julie. If ever there were a talent destined Continue reading →

]]> Last year BF Cafe featured talented singer/songwriter Julie Zorrilla and this year it’s American Idol for Julie! Julie auditioned for American Idol in San Francisco, and she will presumably be featured on this week’s episode. Whether you’re a fan of the show or not, DO NOT miss Julie. If ever there were a talent destined Continue reading →

]]> http://www.bfcafe.com/time-for-american-idol-latina-style/975/feed 0 http://www.bfcafe.com/flamenco-music-a-piece-of-joy/944?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flamenco-music-a-piece-of-joy http://www.bfcafe.com/flamenco-music-a-piece-of-joy/944#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:18:19 +0000 pablo http://www.bfcafe.com/?p=944 The beautiful thing about Latin culture, is that it is always evolving without losing its connection to its traditions and rich history. Chris Burton Jácome is an example of how a musician creates contemporary music on traditions of Flamenco music. From influences such as Van Halen to directing a Flamenco Music group, it’s easy to Continue reading →

]]> The beautiful thing about Latin culture, is that it is always evolving without losing its connection to its traditions and rich history. Chris Burton Jácome is an example of how a musician creates contemporary music on traditions of Flamenco music. From influences such as Van Halen to directing a Flamenco Music group, it’s easy to Continue reading →

]]> http://www.bfcafe.com/flamenco-music-a-piece-of-joy/944/feed 0 http://www.bfcafe.com/vegas-baby-congrats-to-our-friend-la-cholita/899?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vegas-baby-congrats-to-our-friend-la-cholita http://www.bfcafe.com/vegas-baby-congrats-to-our-friend-la-cholita/899#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:00:52 +0000 pablo http://www.bfcafe.com/?p=899 Photo courtesy of La Cholita. Three years ago, we met our favorite burlesque dancer. La Cholita had just won the title “Miss Viva Las Vegas” but has recently won an even more prestigious honor. She is now called “Mom.” Paul and I enjoyed her explanation and demonstration of Burlesque. In addition to what might seem Continue reading →

]]> Photo courtesy of La Cholita. Three years ago, we met our favorite burlesque dancer. La Cholita had just won the title “Miss Viva Las Vegas” but has recently won an even more prestigious honor. She is now called “Mom.” Paul and I enjoyed her explanation and demonstration of Burlesque. In addition to what might seem Continue reading →

]]> http://www.bfcafe.com/vegas-baby-congrats-to-our-friend-la-cholita/899/feed 2 http://www.bfcafe.com/new-flash-animation-at-the-bfcafe-just-a-little-braggin/776?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-flash-animation-at-the-bfcafe-just-a-little-braggin http://www.bfcafe.com/new-flash-animation-at-the-bfcafe-just-a-little-braggin/776#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:07:41 +0000 pablo http://www.bfcafe.com/?p=776 Today I uploaded 2 videos created by my friend and BFC partner Pablo Papas (aka Paul Martinez). They are sequels to the popular SCARY MOVIE/DIABLO video we have up. Pablo and I have been friends for over 10 years. While reflecting on how we started this blog, it suddenly occurred to me that while I Continue reading →

]]> Today I uploaded 2 videos created by my friend and BFC partner Pablo Papas (aka Paul Martinez). They are sequels to the popular SCARY MOVIE/DIABLO video we have up. Pablo and I have been friends for over 10 years. While reflecting on how we started this blog, it suddenly occurred to me that while I Continue reading →

]]> http://www.bfcafe.com/new-flash-animation-at-the-bfcafe-just-a-little-braggin/776/feed 0 http://www.bfcafe.com/a-real-denver-nugget-julie-zorilla/691?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-real-denver-nugget-julie-zorilla http://www.bfcafe.com/a-real-denver-nugget-julie-zorilla/691#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:55:14 +0000 pablo http://www.bfcafe.com/?p=691 Julie Zorilla’s tiny frame and delicate features do nothing to indicate the soulful voice that emanates from deep inside her. We love a passionate artist here at BFCafe and this young woman is full of fire. This singer song writer made a bold move to LA from Denver and hasn’t looked back. We don’t think Continue reading →

]]> Julie Zorilla’s tiny frame and delicate features do nothing to indicate the soulful voice that emanates from deep inside her. We love a passionate artist here at BFCafe and this young woman is full of fire. This singer song writer made a bold move to LA from Denver and hasn’t looked back. We don’t think Continue reading →

]]> http://www.bfcafe.com/a-real-denver-nugget-julie-zorilla/691/feed 0 http://www.bfcafe.com/ila-cantors-big-music-adventure/658?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ila-cantors-big-music-adventure http://www.bfcafe.com/ila-cantors-big-music-adventure/658#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:22:49 +0000 pablo http://www.bfcafe.com/?p=658 Having creative parents may open the door to being creative, but as you’ll read in this feature, it’s apparent that creativity gave Ila direction, solutions and opportunities in her life, not to mention, the insight to see a series of green lights as a sign of destiny. _____________________________________________________________________ BFC: I read that your parents worked as Continue reading →

]]> Having creative parents may open the door to being creative, but as you’ll read in this feature, it’s apparent that creativity gave Ila direction, solutions and opportunities in her life, not to mention, the insight to see a series of green lights as a sign of destiny. _____________________________________________________________________ BFC: I read that your parents worked as Continue reading →

]]> http://www.bfcafe.com/ila-cantors-big-music-adventure/658/feed 5 http://www.bfcafe.com/big-joe-hurt-brews-fusion-of-soul-groove/604?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=big-joe-hurt-brews-fusion-of-soul-groove http://www.bfcafe.com/big-joe-hurt-brews-fusion-of-soul-groove/604#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:43:18 +0000 pablo http://www.bfcafe.com/?p=604 Having had the pleasure of seeing and hearing Big Joe Hurt perform, we were very excited to feature on Big Joe in the Cafe. And now, after winning the Single of The Year, we know Big Joe will get all the attention he and his band deserves! Listen to Big Joe’s award winning song… ________________________________________________________________ Continue reading →

]]> Having had the pleasure of seeing and hearing Big Joe Hurt perform, we were very excited to feature on Big Joe in the Cafe. And now, after winning the Single of The Year, we know Big Joe will get all the attention he and his band deserves! Listen to Big Joe’s award winning song… ________________________________________________________________ Continue reading →

]]> http://www.bfcafe.com/big-joe-hurt-brews-fusion-of-soul-groove/604/feed 4 http://www.bfcafe.com/paz-amor-gratitud-with-silvia-soul/512?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paz-amor-gratitud-with-silvia-soul http://www.bfcafe.com/paz-amor-gratitud-with-silvia-soul/512#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:52:50 +0000 pablo http://www.bfcafe.com/?p=512 Silvia Soto aka Silvia Soul says she is “a woman that has a passion and mother that has a dream…just like you”. Fortunately, Silvia is sharing her dream with us and after her hearing one song we are sure you’ll find yourself lost in your dreams. ________________________________________________________ BFC: You come a long way from home… Continue reading →

]]> Silvia Soto aka Silvia Soul says she is “a woman that has a passion and mother that has a dream…just like you”. Fortunately, Silvia is sharing her dream with us and after her hearing one song we are sure you’ll find yourself lost in your dreams. ________________________________________________________ BFC: You come a long way from home… Continue reading →

]]> http://www.bfcafe.com/paz-amor-gratitud-with-silvia-soul/512/feed 0 3:29 Silvia Soto aka Silvia Soul says she is "a woman that has a passion and mother that has a dream...just like you". Fortunately, Silvia is ... Silvia Soto aka Silvia Soul says she is "a woman that has a passion and mother that has a dream...just like you". Fortunately, Silvia is sharing her dream with us and after her hearing one song we are sure you'll find yourself lost in your dreams. ________________________________________________________ BFC: You come a long way from home... I grew up in Chile, that thin long country at the south of the worldhellip; I had a great childhood surrounded by family and friendshellip; I remember as a child I put shows together with my twin sister Gloria (one of my 5 other siblings) and would force our relatives to sit and watch the showhellip; ha ha ha, they were so patient! Always dancing, socializing and having a great time, our culture is very much like in Latin America, very warm welcoming people, with a lot of fresh seafood and wine on the tablehellip; We always had music playinghellip; all kinds of music since Gloria and I are the babies of the house all my older siblings would play from60s music like Zeppeling, Pink Floyd or Doors to Heavy Metal like Metallica, Iron madden to Salsa and Latin like Celia Cruz, Juan Luis Guerra and many othershellip; I specially was so intrigued by the Latin pop movement like Soda Stereo, Fito Paez, Charlie Garcia, Los Prisioneros, etchellip; while being in Chile. As you can see I had a very musical life with a lot of different styleshellip; ldquo;Muacute;sica para todos los gustosrdquo;! BFC: Did you always want to be a musician? I think as you grow you experience so many paths but my true love for music came as a teenagerhellip; I got a guitar and started composing and it came naturallyhellip; I have taken painting and drawing for years, flamenco, make up and hairhellip; but music always made me feel like no other activity, this passion that I love to share with others. Itrsquo;s so personal for mehellip; Itrsquo;s kind of the way I connect with the universe and our creatorhellip; Who were your musical influences while you were growing up? Soda Stereo, Charlie Garcia, Mecano, Bjork, Joe Vasconcellos, Celia Cruz, Juan Luis Guerra, Fito Paez, Raffaella Carra, 70rsquo;s music like the Bee Gees, Nat king Cole and Nathalie Cole, Pat Metheny, my mother loved Jose Jose, Julio Iglesias of course and Jose Luis Perales, so many more bandshellip;. I could spend the whole day naming bandshellip;. Ha ha hahellip; When did you decide to make music your full-time career? how did you start? My passion started when I moved to Mexico when I was 18 and started going to school there, I was living surrounded by musicians in Mexico City and Cuernavaca in Mexico, I felt this was the path, my path... I decided to do it all the way after having my kid, I took a break after graduating recording school to stay with her home and after of being home with her for about 2 years I said to myself, well I gotta show Imani how to make things happen in life, how to achieve your dreams even when you have obstacles, work around them with a vision clear and never forgetting where you are headinghellip; Let her know that dreams are achievable, there is always a way when you want to do what you love... About 3 years ago I started looking for help and through this wonderful journey I have encounter wonderful new musician friends and inspiration to continue doing what I love... I am just like any other woman out there, a mother, a wife and a dreamer with a dream! BFC: Now that you are making your music, what do you like best, the writing process, recording or performing your music? I love the process of creating, writing and feeling the songs allowing them to evolve into something beautiful. The recording process it's so much work so it takes me a little but I think mixing and the end part of the process is what I love the most, because I see the final product and it's an amazing feeling to say... "I love it"! To feel so emotionalhellip; Even though we "independent artist... Performers pablo2pap@gmail.com no No http://www.bfcafe.com/smooth-latin-world-music-with-an-exotic-twist/396?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=smooth-latin-world-music-with-an-exotic-twist http://www.bfcafe.com/smooth-latin-world-music-with-an-exotic-twist/396#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:02:51 +0000 pablo http://www.bfcafe.com/?p=396 Exceptional guitarist, Russ Hewitt’s new release Bajo el Sol (Under the Sun) is a mix of colorful, vibrant and exotic Latin/flamenco-style smooth jazz. Russ began his career as a hard rocker in the hot Dallas music scene but after traveling and absorbing world styles, Russ has created his own sound that he describes as “Latin Continue reading →

]]> Exceptional guitarist, Russ Hewitt’s new release Bajo el Sol (Under the Sun) is a mix of colorful, vibrant and exotic Latin/flamenco-style smooth jazz. Russ began his career as a hard rocker in the hot Dallas music scene but after traveling and absorbing world styles, Russ has created his own sound that he describes as “Latin Continue reading →

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