Oscar Lopez's Latin guitar groove has made him
a stand-out on the world music scene.
Never afraid to venture into different genres,
Lopez easily incorporates jazz, blues, and even
pop sensibilities into his music. But one thing
remains constant: letting the passion and fire
within his soul loose through his fingertips and
onto the guitar strings. His deep commitment to
his art has earned Lopez two Juno awards, critics
praise, and thousands of devoted fans who have
filled theaters across the continent to experience
his amazing performances first hand.
Lopez captures the sound and feel of his live performances with an intimate, acoustic set on his latest album, MY DESTINY (Mi Destino)."The music on this album illustrates the power of simplicity. I've been striving to achieve this musical goal for a long time and I am very proud of the results. Every song on this album represents the core of my heart, soul and spirit. MY DESTINY, as are Lopez's live performances, is an invitation to a very personal interaction between him and the audience. "My music is an extension of my soul and life experiences," Lopez explains. "My albums are the product of this internal and external collaboration. I revel in the thrill of watching an album take form."
The Latin feel in his music is one of the most important elements for Lopez. Born in Santiago, Chile, he moved to Canada in 1979 and now calls Calgary home. "My roots are here but all that I am I owe to my mother country; she has made me who I am today".
The cultural crossover suits Lopez's eclectic tastes and styles. "There has been so much music that has touched my spirit and soul. When I came to Canada I journeyed through many different styles of music and believe that this was an important process for me in my musical life. When I returned to playing the nylon string guitar I blended all these elements and flavors and established my own signature."
This global fusion has made Lopez a leader among world-class guitarists. Performing to sold-out audiences across North America and mesmerizing music lovers from across the globe, he was named Instrumentalist of the Year by the Prairie Music Awards.
In addition to this and his Juno wins, he has been honored with 3 Juno nominations, awarded the SOCAN Hagood Hardy Jazz/Instrumental Music Award, and is a two-time recipient of the Hispanic Excellence Award for the achievements as the Hottest Latin Guitarist. ARMANDO'S FIRE, HEAT, and SEDUCTION blazed to the Top 20 of Billboard's "New Age" music chart, receiving widespread critical acclaim.
Oscar Lopez paused to reflect on his astonishing career. He has dazzled the ears and touched the hearts of many with his stunning technique. His soulful energy and fiery intensity has been captured on FLASHBACK, a collection of tunes from many of his top selling albums.
In this old world that we live in
There is one great joy that everyone can share,
The joy of giving to the
People for whom we care;
If you show love in small ways
It is always there.
To be giving and forgiving
Is to know the reason why we're living.
What's so hard about giving?
It's a perfectly simple art
The trick is to live with love from the start
And to give with an open heart.
Dear Oscar
May your Christmas be as special and unique as you are!
Nabeel
Hope that you are doing well and the music is flowing as expected. Have a great holiday season filled with love and creativity. Peace and love always. Your friend. Waynezart.
Ps. The painting below is indeed one of my work. Fits the season.
Oscar....Venga al teatro Spencer en Ruidoso, Nuevo Mexico. Tenemos muchas ganas de verlo en concierto otra vez. Me gusta mucho el trio que ha formado. Buena suerte. Que Dios lo bendiga.
¿Cuándo va a volver a Ruidoso, Nuevo México? Tengo muchas ganas de presenciar uno de sus magníficos conciertos. Tuve la dicha de conocerlo cuando vino hace algunos años. Espero poder disfrutar de otra noche estelar a su lado.....usted es el dios de la guitarra...nadie toca como lo hace usted. Un abrazo de Midland, Texas....con mucho cariño, Margaret Shelkey
My Dear Oscar Lopez, I want you to know that your music and your songs are my passion. I am addicted to Oscar Lopez. There is something that pulls me towards them. Keep it up Oscar Lopez. Do PS:Follow Me Twitter at http://twitter.com/iaent
Oscar, your show with James at HAMS in Orangeville was one of my audience highlights of the year (it's nice to NOT be on the stage, sometime :-). The HAMSters are good friends of mine. Do keep me posted when you'll be back in the area. Brenda from Guelph (also of http://www.myspace.com/lewismediarelations )
This Syrian village, Saidnaya, where houses are built around a rock with a very old convent at the top, is considered a place for religious pilgrimage.
A steep climb is the only way up to the convent, which is said to date back to the Emperor Justinian.
Legend has it that the Virgin Mary appeared to Justinian and asked him to found the convent.
After entering through a maze of passages, you finally reach the Chapel of the Virgin. The walls are covered with beautiful icons including one said to have been painted by St. Luke.
This chapel was very famous to Christians and at one point was the second Christian place of pilgrimage after Jerusalem, the crusaders called it "Notre Dame de Sardeneye".
Greetings and love from Syria
Nabeel
Angie releases her second solo album 'Eat My Shadow' in Australia tomorrow!
We have a very special deal for you all, JB Hi-Fi are offering a SIGNED, TWO DISC edition of Angie's album.
The
first disc contains the full 12 track album, the second disc contains a
5 track EP of Angie covering some of her favourite songs, including
tracks by The Smiths, Australian Crawl, Laura Veirs and others.
On top of that we're offering a beautiful Angie Hart tea-towel (dishcloth to you Americans!) as part of the deal. Be quick!
