A Dance for Birds is a nine-movement suite of music crafted by the visionary composer and percussionist, Samuel Torres. Showcasing his latin chamber ensemble featuring the Bergamot Quartet with special guest vocalist Lucía Pulido. A Dance for Birds tells a story of migration with the congas (the bird) as the narrator. This work brings Afro-Latin rhythms, jazz and classical music together, defying musical stereotypes and expanding the horizons of chamber music.
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A Dance for Birds was commissioned by Chamber Music America through the New Jazz Works Grant. A Dance for Birds pays homage to Cuban rumba, American Jazz, Colombia’s Currulao, Cumbia, and contemporary classical music. It fosters a dialogue between the congas and the chamber ensemble, representing the shared African heritage between the Americas while dancing with European traditions.
“A Dance for Birds is a beautiful glimpse into what the future of instrumental music can be once society has dismantled the musical status quo. I consider this music required listening for anyone interested in a culturally expanded approach to the genre.”— Loki Karuna Director of Artist Equity, American Composers Orchestra.