While First Stage's recently opened world-premiere production is based on a popular historical novel for youth
this hopeful story about Mexican immigrants couldn't be more timely
Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios from <a href=https://www.pammunozryan.com/>Pam Muñoz Ryan's</a> novel, <a href=https://www.firststage.org/Pay-What-You-Choose-Performances/Esperanza-Rising>"Esperanza Rising"</a> is the story of a pampered landowner's daughter who is suddenly forced to start over at the bottom as a migrant farmworker in the United States during the Great Depression
but she earns that hope by learning from her failures and conflicts
First Stage's children's roles are double cast
After her father is killed and a malevolent uncle threatens her family
Esperanza and her Mama (Ashley Marie Rodriguez) flee to California with their former teenage hired hand Miguel (Thomas Alberto Bastardo) and his father (David Flores)
The cossetted Esperanza has to learn the simplest tasks
while renegotiating her relationship with the gentle Miguel
plucky new friend Isabel (Aria Martinez) also helps
Mama gets sick working in the fields and needs a long recuperation
so Esperanza ends up picking fruit and vegetables
She learns about workers' plans to strike for better conditions and pay through unpleasant encounters with Marta (Erin E
The play is evenhanded in discussing why some workers want to strike and why others would be afraid to (and how the agriculture industry depends on migrant labor)
Esperanza and Marta eventually come to regard each other more compassionately
This play is also straightforward in presenting the racism these characters faced
strong female role models in Rodriguez's Mama and in Abuelita and Hortensia
but they persist through them and find solutions
Rios cleverly uses two young storytellers (Lucia Harris and Eleanor Dysart) as narrators who also fill in as incidental characters and leaven the play with touches of humor
Michelle Lopez-Rios directed this production
which has evocative original music by Dinorah Márquez Abadiano
the founder and director of the Latino Arts Strings Program
First Stage recommends this production for people 7 and older
While death and jeopardy are discussed early in the show
"Esperanza Rising" does move quickly though a number of plot points
So keep in mind the concentration level needed to follow a story like that
<a href=https://www.firststage.org/Pay-What-You-Choose-Performances/Esperanza-Rising>First Stage</a> performs <a href="https://dpb-web.instantencore.com/program/48304/page/218705?cid=5173700&refreshCode=1745246362">"Esperanza Rising"</a> through May 18 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center's Todd Wehr Theater, 929 N. Water St. Visit <a href=https://www.firststage.org/Pay-What-You-Choose-Performances/Esperanza-Rising>firststage.org</a> or call 414-267-2961
Esperanza (Hope) Martinez was called home to her Lord and Savior on April 30
She is&nbsp;preceded in death by her husband Ismael Martinez; her parents and brothers (Jose Montoya and Leonardo Montoya (Olga)
She leaves 4 children: Esmeralda Espinoza (Gilbert)
Priscilla Castillo and Guadalupe Vargas (Fausto)
Esperanza was blessed with 12 grandchildren: Michelle
Joshua and Ryan; 14 great-grandchildren: Marisol
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held a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday morning
The community is built on former Isaac School District land near 31st Avenue and McDowell Road in Phoenix
The complex broke ground in 2023 and was brought to life as part of a unique partnership between UMOM New Day Centers
Leaders with the district and City of Phoenix say this is a first-of-its-kind partnership to buy land from a school district and use it to create affordable housing
The project contains nearly 100 housing units
and 3-bedroom options for families earning 60% of the area median income or less
Leasing has already begun for the new complex
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Flores brings more than 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality
with a remarkable track record of innovation
Auberge Resorts Collection from the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
where his visionary leadership led the property to become the first luxury resort in Cabo to achieve a double Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide
Known for his culinary creativity and commitment to curating unforgettable guest experiences
Flores introduced acclaimed programming such as the Agave Study
an immersive guest chef series that brought internationally celebrated culinary talent including former James Beard Award winners
The World's 50 Best Restaurant-honored chefs
Flores had the honor of being invited to join a distinguished group of hospitality industry professionals for a two-year term on the Forbes Travel Guide Standards Advisory Committee
he contributed to refining global industry standards while representing the Mexico and Caribbean region within the Americas
Flores will oversee all operations at Esperanza
driving the resort's continued evolution while honoring its legacy as one of the most beloved and innovative luxury destinations in Mexico
His appointment marks an exciting new chapter
as the resort continues to set new standards for luxury and service in Los Cabos
Guided by his "Triangle of Excellence" philosophy
hands-on leadership style and creative approach to hospitality
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Arlington Heights-area teen
was last seen leaving her home Monday morning on the 4100 block of Jennifer Lane
She stands about 5’2” tall and weighs 138 pounds
She also has a tattoo of a heart on the back of her left hand and the words “Familia Martinez Rodriguez” tattooed on her left forearm
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perform at Totonac Ritual outside the Cultural Exchange Pavilion
The Mexican Institute of Sound performs on the Congo Square Stage
Ballet Folklorico Nueva Antequera and Mixantena de Santa Cecilia parade at Jazz Fest
Son Rompe Pera performs in the Cultural Exchange Pavilion
Jazz Fest's Cultural Exchange Pavilion had a variety of Mexican music Saturday
from harmonizing sisters Laura and Celia García of Las Hermanas García to the punk rock cumbia of Mexico City's Son Rompe Pera
There also were several cultural displays swirling about the tent and grounds
and international sounds filled the tent and stretched to other stages
Calpulli Tonalequeh preserve Aztec culture and traditions
particularly dance and traditional outfits
though the Aztec culture dates back well before the arrival of Spanish colonists
Members of the group lit tree sap that burned like incense
blew on a large white conch shell and drummed on a wooden teponaztli and a huehuetl drum with the Aztec serpent god Quetzalcoatl on it
Dancers in tall feather headdresses danced in a circle
though more in a demonstration of cultural practices than a specific ritual
It was a good prelude to the tent's lineup
the men of Staku Guaguas performed a sort of ritual on what looks like a mini-ferris wheel
Six men each climbed on to a pole sticking out like a spoke from the central axis
By alternately stretching out or squatting down
they create a sort of perpetual motion machine
Mariachi Los Camperos offered the more familiar sounds of traditional mariachi music
The group also is full of very talented singers
and as noted by longtime Gambit contributor Ken Korman
they performed on Linda Ronstadt's 1987 Mexican folk music album
the Mexican Institute of Sound performed in both the tent and on the Congo Square Stage
The band is part of a growing Mexican electronic music scene
DJ and producer Camilo Lara leads the group
Lara wore a black T-shirt with "Mexico Anti-Fascista" written on it
and he spent his energy getting the crowd dancing
as on the song "Stop!" The band played songs including "Alocatel," "El Jefe," "Mexico" and "Es Toy."
like 'Escribeme Pronto." It means "write to me soon," and Lara said it meant "send me a text."
There was a dance video vibe to "Digo Baile," and Lara rapped on songs like "El Microfono."
On the Jazz &amp; Heritage Stage and also in the Cultural Exchange Pavilion
Benin International Musical fused new sounds and traditional ones grounded in the country's Vodou culture
The band is fronted by aggressive guitar work
but the sounds are dominated by polyrhythms coming from the bassist and two drum kits
and singer Akpeedje Brigitte Kiti also raps some
Mexico City's Son Rompe Pera returned to Jazz Fest after performing here last year
The group is essentially a marimba-led punk rock band that often uses cumbia beats
They had the Pavilion tent rocking and looked like they were about to do what likely would have been the tent's first stage dive
They settled for yelling a few choruses of Ramones-esque "Hey ho
one heavily tattooed member hoisted the marimba above his head
Nicholas Payton led a trio including the stellar Esperanza Spalding and Detroit drummer Karriem Riggins
soloing on stand-up base in the long first piece
"Feed the Fire," and singing beautifully on several songs
"Feed the Fire" was written by pianist and composer Geri Allen, who died in 2017. It was one of two compositions by Allen, and Payton wore a shirt with her likeness on it. The other was "Unconditional Love," which Payton said was "something we can use a lot more of these days." (Payton was recently ousted from his position as chair of the brass department at the Berklee College of Music following a <a href="http://change.org">change.org</a> petition accusing him of antisemitism
Payton disputes that claim and didn't address it onstage.) &nbsp;
Most of the rest of the set featured compositions by Payton
which he employed for several impressive solo highlights
The group did his song "Let It Ride," and Spalding handled the vocals
They also did a soft and beautiful version of "Ultra Violet" from Payton's 2019 "Light Wave Suite."
The group also performed "Gold Dust Black Magic," which Payton composed for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
Both Payton and Spalding sang on "Jazz is a Four Letter Word." The band was even a little playful on the final piece
reiterating Payton's term "BAM," or "Black American Music." Payton got the crowd on its feet
repeating "BAM is Black American Music" in ever decreasing volume
Las Hermanas Garcia and Mariachi Los Camperos all perform again Sunday
Esperanza Spalding and Karriem Riggins perform at 9 p.m
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She will be deeply missed by her family and friends
who remember her warm spirit and loving nature
A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Friday
followed by interment at Uvalde Catholic Cemetery
she was the daughter of Eulalia (Gutierrez) and Juan Hernandez
where they nurtured a loving partnership for 34 years
Esperanza is survived by her cherished husband of Uvalde
her four sisters: Linda Gonzalez of Uvalde
and Virginia Gallegos of Knippa; her brother
Valdomero Hernandez of Uvalde; and numerous nieces and nephews who will carry her memory forward
She is preceded in death by her parents and four brothers: Nolberto Hernandez
Honorary pallbearer will be Jonathan Morales.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Esperanza&#39;s legacy lives on through the love she shared and the lives she touched
She will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who knew her
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and Villa Esperanza Chief Executive Officer Kelly White at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Reverend Father Peter Stratos at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Villa Esperanza Board Chair Hugo Nuno at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Franklin Murillo at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
David and Tina Dahl at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Charlie Pastre at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Leila Maitland and Noelle White at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Kairavi Daum at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Rebekka Manzella and Michelle Lam at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Steve Ledbetter at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Maria Kokoris at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Michelle and Reiner Santos at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Penny Panos at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Casey Solomon at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Mercy Steenwyk at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
About 220 guests donned elegant masks and attire for Villa Esperanza Services’ annual fundraising Blue and White: Masquerade Gala
The event celebrated Villa’s ongoing commitment to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
with all proceeds directly benefiting the organization’s nine comprehensive programs for children
and seniors in Los Angeles and Ventura counties
with guests bidding on art created by Villa’s participants and a variety of donated items
Attendees also had the opportunity to support Villa’s mission through a paddle raise
ensuring continued funding for educational
and employment programs that foster independence and community integration for people with special needs
A highlight of the gala was the presentation of the Guardian Angel Award to Irene Konogeris Albeck
Albeck has been a steadfast supporter of Villa for more than 50 years
Gregory now participates in the Dimensions day program
which focuses on community engagement and skill-building for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Albeck’s legacy includes years as a special education teacher at Villa and nearly a decade as an active member of the Villa Guild
Her dedication has enriched the lives of countless students and families
provides a continuum of care that adapts to the evolving needs of its clients throughout their lives
The organization’s programs range from early childhood education and therapy to adult day services
After adapting to pandemic challenges with virtual and hybrid programming
Villa has fully reopened its in-person services
allowing participants to once again enjoy campus activities
The annual gala serves as a critical source of funding for Villa’s operations
ensuring the continuation of services that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve greater independence and quality of life
For more information on Villa Esperanza and their services visit <a href="http://www.villaesperanzaservices.org">www.villaesperanzaservices.org</a>
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passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday
to the late Pedro and Eudelia (nee: DeLao) Villarreal
She loved her grandchildren with her whole heart
Spending time with them would “make her heart smile.” 
She was a graduate of William Horlick High School class of 1974 and would later go on to become a Paraeducator at Starbuck Middle School and Goodland Elementary
where her students quickly became her other children
She loved and cherished the time she had with all the staff and students before her retirement
Hope had a passion for creating beautiful silk flower arrangements and center pieces
caring nature led her to help coordinate many weddings
She poured her heart and soul into making every couple’s special day unforgettable
as she had always done with everyone she met
To know Hope was to know a forgiving and Godly woman who would share her love of the Lord with anyone
Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Ruth (Taylor) Stevenson
and so many other relatives and dear friends
The family would like to give a special thank you to the hard-working staff at Aurora and St
for all the love and care she gave to Hope this past year as her home nurse and friend
Celebration of life will be held on Thursday
Visitation will be held from 10-11:30 a.m.
the family asks that you please wear color to celebrate her bright and vibrant life
Memorials to City of Hope Fibromyalgia Research Fund: https://www.cityofhope.org/research/research-overview/fibromyalgia-research-fund have been suggested by the family
Hope has had an amazing impact on so many lives and will be greatly missed by all
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Circleville Elementary School fifth graders enjoyed reading the book “Esperanza Rising” and then doing the things that were so meaningful in Esperanza’s life
tres leche and churro cheesecake for lunch
maturing into someone who accepts people no matter their circumstances
Esperanza rises from the depths of her circumstances into a better human being
Wonderful lessons and some new activities learned by our students resulted into a great time for all
joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Tuesday
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband
Florencio Canizales and Esperanza Paz; her siblings
Valeriano Arriaga and Consuelo Arriaga.&nbsp;
Left to cherish her memory are her children
and Rene (Yuri) Arriaga; her grandchildren
and Sara (Ricardo) Campos; as well as numerous nieces
The family will be receiving condolences on Friday evening
at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels &amp; Cremation Services
1410 Jacaman Rd.; where a Prayer Service will commence at 7 p.m
Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday morning
from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels to Christ Miracle Center for a Funeral Service at 10 a.m
Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the family plot of the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.&nbsp;
and sign the guestbook online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels &amp; Cremation Services
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New episodes of Alma&#8217;s Way are coming to PBS KIDS from April 28-30
sharing more colorful animated adventures in New York City from Fred Rogers Productions
the Emmy-nominated series for kids 4-6 is created and executive produced by Sonia Manzano (Maria on Sesame Street) and is produced in association with Pipeline Studios (Work It Out Wombats!
Among the new episode highlight will be a guest appearance by jazz bassist and singer-songwriter Esperanza Spalding
In the episode &#8220;Subway All-Stars,&#8221; Spalding voices a new character named Zelda Jazz
Eddie and Uncle Nestor in a subway platform jam
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NEW YORK &mdash; Dhenmark Francisco, a Filipino nurse assistant detained in the United States, has been released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)&nbsp;<a href="https://usa.inquirer.net/171441/2-filipino-green-card-holders-in-ice-detention-released-after-legal-battle">custody</a> and has self-deported back to the Philippines
according to the&nbsp;Philippine Consulate General in New York
This development comes amid ongoing controversy and protests from migrant advocacy groups regarding the treatment of <a href="https://globalnation.inquirer.net/269778/quite-a-number-of-undocumented-filipinos-in-us-detained-envoy">Filipino nationals</a> in ICE detention
&ldquo;While the so-called migrant advocacy groups were staging a protest in front of the Consulate
Dhenmark Francisco was aboard a plane on his way back to Manila as a result of the Consulate&rsquo;s regular and repeated coordination with ICE Boston,&rdquo; the Consulate said in a statement sent to Inquirer.net USA
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was among two Filipino nursing aides charged with aggravated assault following an incident at the Crystal Lake Rehabilitation Facility in Berkeley Township
According to the Ocean County Prosecutor&rsquo;s Office
were identified as responsible for an altercation with a 52-year-old male patient
Authorities reported that Francisco was apprehended at the facility
Both were initially held at Ocean County Jail
with the patient transferred to Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center
Francisco and Esperanza claimed they acted in self-defense
asserting that the patient became aggressive after being reprimanded for smoking and attacked them first
argued that racial bias and workplace discrimination played a role in the incident and their subsequent detention.&nbsp;
Francisco was taken into ICE custody due to his immigration status
Esperanza chose voluntary deportation and returned to the Philippines in late January this year after nearly three months in custody
remained in ICE detention for the next seven months until his deportation was confirmed earlier this week
through the Philippine Consulate General in New York
provided legal assistance to both individuals
The Consulate approved $10,000 from the Department of Foreign Affairs&rsquo; Legal Assistance Fund to help cover their legal expenses
Vice Consul Paolo Mapula told TheFilAm.net that disbursing the funds was subject to strict government rules
&ldquo;We called the meeting to look for a way to disburse the check for $10,000 taken from the Legal Assistance Fund of the DFA&hellip;but we cannot disburse it to anybody other than the beneficiaries for obvious government auditing reasons.&rdquo;
Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega clarified that the funds could not be released to Francisco while he was in custody
&ldquo;The DFA disbursed cash from the Legal Assistance Fund for incurred and anticipated legal expenses for the criminal case
the amount could not be released to him.&rdquo;
including Migrante New Jersey and Tanggol Migrante
criticized the Philippine government for delays and alleged inaction
They argued that the funds should have been released directly to the families or supporters of Francisco and Esperanza
and accused the Consulate of neglecting Filipino migrants in distress
&ldquo;Throughout the entire removal process
the Philippine consulate never lifted a finger.&rdquo;
The Philippine Embassy and consulates responded to these criticisms
emphasizing their ongoing efforts to assist detained Filipino nationals
&ldquo;The Philippine Embassy and Consulates General have been extending appropriate consular assistance to detained Filipino nationals to ensure they are being treated according to the law and that their well-being is protected,&rdquo; they said in a statement
The Philippine Consulate General in New York confirmed to Inquirer.net USA that Francisco&rsquo;s return to the Philippines was the result of coordinated efforts with US immigration authorities
and stressed their ongoing commitment to protecting Filipino workers abroad
Regarding Tanggol Migrante&rsquo;s claim that Francisco only received $200 of the $10,000 ATN funds promised by the Consulate
officials clarified that the funds intended for distressed Filipino nationals &ndash; who
were unable to access them &ndash; are managed differently.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The funds these groups were after were intended for distressed Filipino nationals who
were unable to receive the funds themselves,&rdquo; according to the statement from the Consulate
&ldquo;Since the authority to disburse the funds rests with the Department of Foreign Affairs
pursuant to existing Philippine regulations
the concerned Filipinos can now deal directly with the Department of Foreign Affairs as they are now both in the Philippines.&rdquo;
has consistently maintained an open line of communication with Filipino community leaders &ldquo;willing to engage in genuine and meaningful dialogue.&rdquo;
The Consulate said it considers its mandate to protect the welfare of Filipino nationals within its jurisdiction &ldquo;a sacred responsibility&rdquo; and that it &ldquo;works quietly
steadily and effectively &ndash; away from the glare of curious eyes.&rdquo;
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Maria Esperanza Gueho passed away on Sunday
Daughter of the late Esperanza Vega de Nava and Joaquin Nava Vega
Alma Delia Nava de Askings and the late Joaquin Nava Vega
Grandmother of Rachael Lindstrom and Haylie Woolley
baking and was very health conscious and passionate about fitness
Her biggest joy was spending time with her daughter and grandchildren
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home
Visitation will be held on Friday from 9am until 11am
Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com
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the collaborative release from Milton Nascimento and esperanza spalding
makes for a lockstep pairing of the duo’s respective sensibilities
Blending Nascimento’s plaintive and lilting melodies with spalding’s intuition for fresh musical settings
the album matches them strength-for-strength over a variety of covers
and sincere – and it follows that Nascimento and spalding are much the same in conversation with one another
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Esperanza Adelina Sandoval passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on January 20
and they waited for her birth with joyful expectation
she enjoyed being held close by her parents
She was loved by all who met her and will be greatly missed
Esperanza gave us a lifetime of love during her short time on Earth
She experienced holding hands with her Mama and Dada
and being told &quot;I love you&quot; an innumerable amount
Esperanza is the treasured daughter of Ricky and Lizeth Sandoval and the beloved sister of Emmanuel and Faith (in heaven) Sandoval
Esperanza will always remain her parents&#39; precious baby and Emmanuel&#39;s little sister
They will hold her again in heaven one day
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THE 5TH with The New York Philharmonic is out now
it’s comforting to consider how universal that overwhelming sense of&nbsp;blah&nbsp;is
brought to you by our producer Megan Lubin
When Megan hit an especially low point earlier this year
she noticed something in the music she was listening to: Über-popular artists making explicit references to the state of their mental health and the things they do to cope with it
It made her want to know more about the impact of those lyrics
so she dug around and found an academic who studies that very thing: Alex Kresovich
candidate at the University of North Carolina’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media who has authored a bunch of studies on mental health and popular music
we walk through one of those studies with him and learn how influential lyrical content can be — even when you’re not paying super-close attention
opens up the possibility that pop artists are an underestimated asset when it comes to mental-health messaging
“People like to point at pop music as a source of problems
Alex sees his job as guiding the scientific community toward new data that could change how we understand the value of pop-music lyrics — “laying the railroad ties,” as he puts it
we talk to an artist who has taken the concept of music as medicine to a whole new level
Esperanza Spalding has reimagined the music-making process — transforming it from one designed to meet her label’s commercial needs to one designed to meet the mental-health needs of her immediate community
With her new album&nbsp;Songwrights Apothecary Lab,&nbsp;Spalding offers up a collection of songs for “releasing the heaviness of a seemingly endless blue state,” for “steadying the vast-spinning ‘potential hurt’ analysis triggered by the bliss of new romance,” and for “slowing down and remembering to make space/time for your elders.” Spalding made clear that this way of “musicking” is nothing new:
It’s like the oldest thing ever….we’re playing with the origin of music
The origin of music being: a response to others in your community
When you hum for a baby or when you’re sitting with somebody who is grieving and you
Spalding’s view of music these days opened our eyes wide to the true healing power of individual songs and just how accessible music is when we need it
(A rendering of the rooftop deck at Esperanza in Manhattan Beach.)
The interior upgrades will include custom European designer bar stools
and modernized individual restrooms with central access to enhance flow and privacy
There will also be a brand new elevator and widened staircase for ADA compliance
The front of the restaurant will look a little bit different - "maybe 10% different," according to DiNatale
but the main changes will occur on the inside and upstairs
Esperanza migrated to the north with her parents and siblings
Esperanza was a graduate of Washington Park High School in Racine
She retired from Racine Unified School District
She started her collection of drawings at the age of thirteen years old
accordion and tambourine and was a dedicated member of Cristo Rey choir for over twenty years
Wisconsin and shared a deep bond built on mutual respect and love
Together they raised four children with unconditional love
teaching them the profound value of a deep and lasting relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ
Her guidance and faith will forever be cherished
always ready with a gentle word or a shared story
leaving behind a legacy of memories that will be cherished forever
There was never a day she did not pray for the salvation of her family
Esperanza is survived by her loving husband of 56 years
Special friends Blanca Tapia and Leticia Rivera
Esperanza was preceded in death by her parents
Esperanza’s grace and love will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to have known her
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Secoria
for their compassion and care during our mother’s final days
We also wish to express our deepest appreciation to Tia Virginia Sosa
whose love and dedication not only comforted our mother but also provided immense support to our family
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Esperanza’s life will be held at 11:00 am
Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park
Relatives and friends are welcome to meet with the family for Visitation
and Thursday at 10:00 am until time of Mass at the church
affectionately nicknamed “Espie,” was a beloved daughter
aunt and now after learning from 2News Investigates about the background of her accused killer and the plea deals he was given in domestic violence cases from Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill
A 2News Investigation uncovers the plea deals involving other women where felony charges were reduced or dismissed altogether that could have sent him back to prison
We also found his juvenile record contains almost one-hundred entries and he’s been in federal prison
state prisons and jails more than half of his life
We have attempted to get answers from Gill as to why Fred Jason Edwards
with an extensive criminal history filled with violent acts toward women was given plea deals
who had been dating Edwards for approximately 8 months was murdered on January 20
Unified Police homicide detectives say Edwards shot her in the head and then tried twice to put her in a garbage dumpster outside a business in Millcreek
captured Edwards in his truck attempting to dump Chavez in the dumpster
he then dropped her on the ground where she was later found leaning up against the dumpster
Edwards is charged with first-degree murder
first-degree felony discharge of a firearm
possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person
Esperanza’s mom says she and her daughter did not know much about the gravity of Edwards criminal history
2News Investigates confirmed Edwards was employed by Salt Lake County as a Landfill Traffic Controller
we obtained a cell phone video Edwards recorded of himself his first day on the job
“It&#x27;s busy up here at the city dump man but it&#x27;s a good job
It&#x27;s better than being in prison or sitting in a jail cell that&#x27;s for damn sure you know what I mean
I did 27 years in prison now look at me man.”
A GRAMA request to Salt Lake County shows the County does not require background checks for the position Edwards was hired for
He started working for the County on May 1
almost two weeks after Chavez was murdered
Edwards was convicted of attacking and trying to gouge a Salt Lake County jail officers’ eye out and has been prosecuted multiple times by Salt Lake County prosecutors
Salt Lake County Criminal Justice Services created a &quot;Release Recommendation Report&quot; showing Edwards&#x27; criminal history and risk assessment for Third District Court Judge Todd Shaughnessy to make a decision if Edwards should be released from jail while awaiting trial for Chavez’s murder
That report was filed six weeks after the killing
The report reveals Edwards had 98 entries on his juvenile record with 30 dispositions ranging in severity from a Class C Misdemeanor to a second-degree felony
The cases that were disposed of include assault by a prisoner
terroristic threats with fear of bodily injury and threats against life and property
It further shows he was held in custody 12 times with the longest period of incarceration being one year and 362 days
The report indicates he was held in contempt six times until his parole period terminated in April of 1995
which was approximately two weeks before his 18th birthday
Long before he recorded the video while on the job at the landfill
he did time in federal prison under the RICCO Act for Racketeering
Federal criminal charging documents list Edwards as a documented King Mafia Disciple gang member with the moniker “Looney D.”
state and municipal court records reveal he has a history of assaults
assaulting jail guards and other inmates and escape from custody
Edwards was an inmate in the Salt Lake County Jail when he attacked the guards
In March 2News Investigates submitted a GRAMA request for jail surveillance footage of the riot
At the time Assistant Supervisor Bobbie Molina said she discussed the request with her supervisors
and it was decided that they could not create a record to fulfill our request
They cited that they did not have the equipment that it would take to blur the other pre-trial detainees as there were several other pre-trial detainees visible throughout the video
She said that at the time Edwards attacked
We renewed our request early October and were told that the jail has some capability now to redact still images
we were provided with photos taken from surveillance footage that showed an all-out assault with Edwards trying to gouge Officer Ibarra’s eyes out
Officer Ibarra had told Edwards to move his property to another cell court documents show
Ibarra told the rest of the inmates to go back to their cells
Edwards told them not to follow Ibarra’s command
Ibarra and Officer Frederickson tried to pull Edwards off
Two other inmates grabbed Frederickson and pulled him off of Edwards
The inmates were eventually restrained but as Edwards was being moved
he told Officer Glad he was “going to get more officers” and “this is how it’s going to be every time.”
Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah for assault on a federal officer
He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 33 months in the Bureau of Prisons
inside a 7-11 convenience store in West Valley City – Necie Rivera Edwards ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child ran into the store with a bloody mouth screaming to call 911
2News Investigates obtained the police body camera footage
The officer’s body camera was rolling as they looked at the store surveillance video which showed Rivera running into the store and into the cashier area by the store clerk
Edwards enters the store and comes behind the counter and tries to grab Rivera
Rivera is found by the West Valley City Police officer sobbing on the floor in front of the refrigerated drink section
“I jumped out of a moving car because my ex-boyfriend was trying to kill me.” The officer says
“Your ex-boyfriend was trying to kill you,” and she says
“I&#x27;m in a lot of pain like my head and my back,” and he tells her he’s calling for an ambulance
and I&#x27;m scared he might go over there and do something bad to them.”
The Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office charged Edwards with kidnapping and multiple domestic violence crimes
everything I had in there,” Rivera said to the officer
dragged by her hair causing her to jump from a moving car and was treated for her injuries at the hospital
Gill reduced a felony to a misdemeanor and dismissed the rest of the charges
The kidnapping charge was struck and Gill reduced “Assault causing substantial bodily injury” from a Third-Degree felony to a Class A Misdemeanor
dismissed two counts of Domestic Violence in front of their child
and dismissed another misdemeanor charge for taking her phone away and her purse
Third District Court Judge Heather Brereton suspended the 365 days in jail and put Edwards on court probation for two years
Edwards’ mom called West Valley City Police in fear for her life telling the dispatcher that her son had broken her TV
2News Investigates obtained police body camera footage of their response
West Valley City Police Officer Lopez tells Edwards he’s seen text messages he sent his mom that he was going to cut her in half if she called his probation officer
The text message ended with a disparaging and offensive term for a woman who is sexually promiscuous
Edwards contended that he didn’t write it like that saying
You deserved to get chopped down that’s what I said
chopped down man it’s a slang for you deserve for me to cut you off my life man.” At first Edwards denied he damaged things in her home and blamed his mom
They’re just upset messages text messages.”
“You know where we’re coming from though why you’re here right now as far as; Utah takes domestic violence very seriously.”
“Sending your mother messages as far as you know she’s gonna get you know cut in half if she contacted your PO
you know that’s something we have to take really serious.”
“If that’s the reason you’re taking me to jail
take me to jail so I can go see my lawyer and get bailed out.”
Gill’s office dismissed the felony charge instead Edwards pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor
a third-degree felony for threatening his mom was dismissed
Edwards pleaded guilty to Criminal Mischief
Edwards was placed on court probation for two years
Jontue described when she was told by police that her daughter was dead
she was 15 at the time and we both just started crying
 we got him on camera trying to dump her body.”
“He tried to throw her in the dumpster multiple times
couldn’t get her in so he threw a bunch of stuff on top of her and left her
Jontue said there were warning signs and that her daughter had moved back into their home to get away from Edwards and they were planning to move her out of state
Chavez told Salt Lake City Police that Edwards had repeatedly punched her
slammed her head against the steering wheel
grabbed her face and wrapped his fingers around her right eye socket
She told the officer that it felt like Edwards was trying to grab her eyeball and take it out
The D.A’s office asked the judge to set bail for Edwards at $5,000 saying she is “at risk of further domestic abuse or death” if Edwards is released from jail
The judge set bail at $2,000 and he walked out of jail
“With his history alone he should have never been able to get out on bail.”
One day before the move to Oregon and a pre-trial protective order was in place asked for by Gill’s office
“Then he calls oh I gotta get you the rest of your stuff if you’re leaving tomorrow.”
Esperanza’s yelling no I’m not getting in your car no matter what and the next thing you know they’re peeling out of the driveway together
Within 20 to 40 minutes from that time point
she was then being dropped off at the dumpster.”
Eleven hours later Edwards was attempting to admit himself to the University of Utah Psychiatric Hospital and was arrested by Unified Police for the murder of Esperanza
now my 25-year-old daughter will be 25 forever
She will never have children; she’ll never get married she won’t be at Thanksgiving this year she’s not gonna be here on Christmas morning like she’s always been our whole lives
She was an integral part of our family she has seven brothers and sisters who absolutely adore her
Nieces and nephews who still talk about her being their guardian angel today,” Jontue said
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill refused an on-camera interview with this investigative reporter
Communications Manager Keith Chalmers sent the following statement attributed to Gill
“As to your reference to previous prosecutions
Edwards has two previous domestic violence cases that have been resolved
In one (201913076) the victim was supportive of the resolution and in the other (201912937) the victim was uncooperative in the prosecution
We cannot comment on other cases that are being actively prosecuted by this office.”
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Austin, Texas, singer-songwriter <a href="https://www.davidramirezmusic.com" target="_blank">David Ramirez</a> combines country, folk and blues in his Americana blend. His latest album, “All the Not So Gentle Reminders,” released in March, features fuzzy guitars, heartfelt ballads and soaring choruses on songs about taking stock of life. At 9 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Gasa Gasa. Tickets $24.96 via <a href="http://gasagasanola.com" target="_blank">gasagasanola.com</a>
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Zach Zimmerman comes to New Orleans to perform two nights at Sports Drink on April 25-26
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Formed in Kingston, Jamaica, Black Uhuru were reggae ambassadors in the 1970s and ’80s, and Derrick “Duckie” Simpson still leads the band. At 11 p.m. Friday, April 25, at Chickie Wah Wah. Tickets $69.20-$164.99 (including fees) via <a href="http://chickiewahwah.com" target="_blank">chickiewahwah.com</a>
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Esperanza &rsquo;Hope&rsquo; R Jimenez 89 passed away Thursday February 6
to Refugio Ramos and Esther Ramirez in Fort Stockton
and were married until his passing July 14,1980
Esperanza was a homemaker and devout Christian catholic member of St
Esperanza is preceded in death by her parents
She is survived by her 5 children daughter Mary Prieto and husband Elias Jr
son Jesus &lsquo;JJ&rsquo; Jimenez Jr and wife Delia
and daughter Juliana Lynn and husband Michael
Esperanza also leaves to cherish her memory 12 grandchildren
from 10am -9Pm with a rosary at 7pm by La Sociedad Guadalupana at Martinez Funeral Home.&nbsp;
Mass is set for 10am Wednesday February 12
Joseph&rsquo;s Catholic Church with Father Frank Chavez officiating
Burial will follow at Ector County Cemetery in the Rosehill section
we the family wishes to express and extend our most sincere thank you to the staff of St
the staff at MCH 7 central and 5 central for the wonderful care provided
Knights of Columbus and La Sociedad Guadalupana
The local folkloric dance group Esperanza del Valle will celebrate its 45th anniversary on April 4
titled “Espirítu de Mexico,” will feature live music with guest artists Nematatín de la Universidad Veracruzana and Mariachi Tapatio de San José
artistic director Daniel del Valle Hernández and three dancers with the Ballet Folklórico del Puerto de Veracruz de la Universidad Veracruzana will round out the shows
Presented by the Cabrillo College Dance Department
the evening will honor the work of the dance group’s master teachers with dance and music of Mexico
The performances will also feature the choreodramas &#8220;Macaria,” “La Mula Chula” and “Los Dos Hermanos.”
The live music event takes place at the Crocker Theater
General admission tickets are $25 ($20 seniors
Shows are April 4-5 at 8pm; and April 6 at 3pm
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A community center is in the works to serve a predominantly Latino neighborhood in northern Dallas
Using $4 million in federal money Farmers Branch and Dallas communities redirected back to the county
Richardson’s Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School will instead become a resource center
Richardson's school district had considered closing the school because of budget concerns
Dallas County Commissioner Andy Sommerman and Dallas City Council member Jaynie Schultz met with program organizations and Esperanza community members
Sommerman was nervous that there would be no potential tenants and an empty building would sit in his district
“It became clear that not only would we be able to fill the building
but now we've got elbow throwing going on saying
Los Barrios Unidos pediatric clinic and the YMCA are some organizations that would anchor the center
Literacy programs and childcare would also fill the Dobie Community Center in Esperanza
"It's become an amazing game of Tetris as to how we're going to fit each one of these individual programs into this particular building,” he said
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Univision Los Angeles check presentation for the 2024 St
Jude Promesa y Esperanza® (Promise and Hope) broadcast
The annual St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza® (Promise and Hope) event on Dec. 5 and 6 brought together members of Hispanic media and Latin music stars to support the lifesaving mission of <a href="/">St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®</a>: Finding cures
Uforia, iHeart and WAPA Media Group radio stations teamed up with celebrities and social media influencers to encourage listeners to become Ángeles de Esperanza (Angels of Hope) by making a monthly donation of $19 to St. Jude, for which donors receive the exclusive ‘This Shirt Saves Lives’ t-shirt. Univision’s radio and TV partners promoted the shirt, worn by celebrities and artists like <a name="_Hlk184745462" id="_Hlk184745462"></a>Fey
and shared across their social media platforms to encourage audiences to support the impactful
The broadcast event reached listeners in 15 markets like Chicago
Univision Miami check presentation for the 2024 St
“For decades, the St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza community has made a major impact. The funds raised by these incredible supporters allow St. Jude to continue advancing research and treatment of childhood cancers and other catastrophic diseases to help families everywhere,” said <a href="/directory/s/richard-c-shadyac.html">Richard C. Shadyac Jr</a>., President and CEO of <a href="/about-st-jude/faq/whats-alsac.html">ALSAC</a>
the fundraising and awareness organization for St
“We are deeply grateful to our media partners for sharing the stories of our young patients and to every listener who was moved to give so that every child gets a chance to live their best life.”
or food so they can focus on helping their child live
“As the largest Spanish-language audio network in the country
we have the ability to reach millions of people daily
We are proud to be part of the process that ensures the success of the St
Jude mission – one that is deeply embraced by our audience in a genuine heartfelt way,” said Ismar SantaCruz
&quot;We have deep gratitude for our talent and artists like Fey and Jacqie Rivera
who participated in this year’s broadcast and are part of the team of the true heroes – our audience who chose to become Ángeles de Esperanza.”
Become an Ángel de Esperanza or <a href="/give/become-a-partner-in-hope.html">Partner in Hope</a> by donating $19 a month, or for more information, visit <a href="/get-involved/other-ways/music-gives.html">www.stjude.org/musicgives</a>
Univision Houston check presentation for the 2024 St
Contact Ryanne Tejeda <a href="mailto:ryanne.tejeda@alsac.stjude.org">ryanne.tejeda@alsac.stjude.org</a>
Thank you for signing up to receive updates from St. Jude. You may manage your subscriptions at the <a adhocenable="false" href="https://services.stjude.org/apps/sjemc/login">St. Jude E-mail Management Center</a>
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LUGOFF-A graveside service for Infant Esperanza Fabiola will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-7 p.m
memorials may be made to the NICU at Prisma Health Richland Hospital
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Esperanza was born on October 30
she was the daughter of Bobby and Maria Bravo Cunningham
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Left to cherish her memory are&nbsp;her parents
Bobby and Maria Cunningham of Lugoff; paternal grandmother
Maria Blasa Acevedo; and maternal grandfather
She was predeceased by paternal grandfather
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After nearly 30 years in the same location, <a href=https://www.facebook.com/LaEsperanzaNotreDame/ data-type=link data-id=https://www.facebook.com/LaEsperanzaNotreDame/>La Esperanza</a> ― one of South Bend's oldest Mexican restaurants ― was slated to open Friday on a ground floor location at The Ivy at Berlin Place on the south side of downtown
employees were still putting finishing touches on the restaurant
which will operate without a phone and with temporary signage for at least another week or so
who will run the restaurant with her husband
Opening the new space came with more obstacles that Guzman anticipated
Business at the restaurant, <a href=https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/business/market-basket/2024/09/27/la-esperanza-plans-to-move-to-a-spot-by-four-winds-field-in-south-bend/75362423007/ data-type=link data-id=https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/business/market-basket/2024/09/27/la-esperanza-plans-to-move-to-a-spot-by-four-winds-field-in-south-bend/75362423007/>founded by her father, Gerardo Fernandez, decades prior</a>
was slipping at its long-time location at 1636 N
The family theorized that it was losing some of its business to the growing number of restaurants at Eddy Street Commons adjacent to the University of Notre Dame and that some of its customers might have been avoiding the location on game days because of traffic congestion
After getting through the massive downturn caused by the pandemic and even a bout with the virus itself
Gerardo died in March 2024 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Monica and her sister Jessica decided to move forward with plans for the new location at Western Avenue and South Lafayette Boulevard
The two sisters had plenty of experience running a restaurant along with their father
But they had no background when it came to designing and opening a restaurant from scratch
La Esperanza closed on Ironwood believing the new location would be ready in early December
But inspections for fire alarms and other matters took longer than expected
and Jessica decided to step away from the business
"Everything took longer than expected," Monica says
agreed to play a bigger role in day-to-day operations of the business
"He has a lot of experience working here part time," Monica says
"And all of our previous staff is joining us."
For the amount of change the Guzmans have been through in the past year
Monica credits the help of Ivy development owner Andrew Berlin
and his staff with helping them solve some of their problems as they approached the finish line
The new restaurant will fill a void in the project that's existed since it opened in 2019
Though the 120 apartments in the complex are filled
La Esperanza is taking one of the key retail spots in the mixed-use development
Monica likes the location because of the synergies that can be developed with the South Bend Cubs
Fans might stop by before or after a game or special event for a bite to eat or a cold drink
and it could become a vendor at the stadium
the Guzmans also were able to get a $2,000-a-year riverfront liquor license for the business
meaning it will now be able to offer margaritas
beer and other adult beverages to go along with its Mexican cuisine
Beyond the expansion that's underway at Four Winds Field
the Guzmans also are aware of the growing number of apartments that are being developed on the south side of downtown
With the hope that existing customers will follow them to the new location
the Guzmans also hope to gain new business from downtown office workers in addition to the ballpark patrons and residents in the area
The new location is also situated closer to South Bend's traditional Hispanic neighborhoods on South Bend's west side
And to better connect to those neighborhoods
La Esperanza will reopen on Sundays because many people like to eat out after church services are over
mozzarella sticks and perhaps some other additions to appeal to baseball fans
most of the menu at La Esperanza will remain intact
using her grandmother's recipes from Guanajuato
Lunches are priced from around $9 to $12 and dinners run from $12 to $17
With a separate room that can accommodate meetings and special events for up to 20 people
the new La Esperanza can seat about 160 people and perhaps 20 more on the patio when the weather warms up
The restaurant has 11 parking spaces in the development
but there's also parking available along Western and other nearby streets
but could be extended later for ball games and other special events
"Our focus is going to remain on family dining," Monica says
margaritas and other drinks will expand our appeal."
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and composer esperanza spalding continues to be one of the most forward-thinking artists in contemporary music
while also leading her own groups and composing
Spalding will embark on an exclusive two-week residency at Blue Note New York the weeks of February 18-23 and February 25- March 2
WBGO’s Emily Springer discusses her latest release with global icon Milton Nascimento
and what audience members can expect from the residency
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Berklee College of Music alumni have collectively won more than 300 Grammys so far
are up for awards again at this year’s Grammys
Jazz bassist spalding is nominated for best jazz vocal album with “Milton + Esperanza,” a collaboration with jazz vocalist Milton Nascimento
“Milton is one of the most important figures in music to me
and has been since I first heard him my first year at Berklee,” spalding told Under the Radar host Callie Crossley
first met Nascimento in 2009 and kept in touch
do you want to come – you want to produce this record for my father
I think the next record he should do would be you and him
‘Yes.’ And here you have this: what I hope is a portrait of our deep love for the magic of music
our deep love for each other and definitely for the potential of intergenerational collaboration.”
a mastering engineer and 2012 Berklee graduate
is nominated for best global music album; best score soundtrack for video games and other interactive media (“Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora”); and for her work on Billie Eilish’s  album “Hit Me Hard And Soft,” which got nods for the best record
“As a music lover and someone who enjoys music from all genres
to be able to work with creators from all these different genres is just so fulfilling to me,” Galindo said
“Another album that I had the honor of mastering this year is nominated for the best global music album category
which is Matt B’s ‘Alkebulan [II.]’ So to have worked on pop records
it’s very fulfilling as a mastering engineer
And I never take for granted that privilege of just collaborating with amazing artists on a daily basis.”
said coming to Berklee opened up so many possibilities for her
“I never had visions or plans of going beyond Portland in a serious way
So all of a sudden this whole world opened up to me,” spalding said
“Suddenly I was meeting people from Argentina and Nigeria and parts of the United State I’ve never been to before
Galindo said she grew up in a musical family that didn’t stick to one genre
their bread and butter in the Philippines was teaching and managing cover bands
And that’s just what I grew up in,” Galindo said
So it’s this duality of classical and modern music that meant so much to me
And Berklee really was that place that was able to bring all those musical cultures together.”
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legends came together at 2220 Arts to celebrate “Milton + esperanza,” nominated tonight for a Grammy in the Best Jazz Vocal album category
Milton Nascimento flew from Brazil; Herbie Hancock and Thundercat were there and made cameos on stage
“This is not a show,” Esperanza Spalding said emphatically
Interspersed throughout are photos from the evening
As if the year of the dragon wasn’t finished with us
January 2025 in Los Angeles brought the kind of sudden devastation that could force a postapocalyptic metropolis such as this to reacquaint itself with God
only to declare God dead again as existential crisis demands
the many who escaped their homes with the clothes on their backs as the roads behind them burned
are  a collective and ongoing trauma that no amount of yoga
glamour spells and quiet-on-the-set energy can diminish
is being asked to expand its consciousness or suffer
to either let its ego die or watch it flail as it’s snatched by the force of this catastrophe
The city is in the level of disrepair that forces us to normalize disrepair
Intergenerational friendships are rare and threatened by the potential for technical difficulties now that the digital and analog worlds run coterminal; theirs is beautiful in song and in life.
                                        Journalist Evan Nicole Brown (left)  
                                        Tiffany Persons, producer of Blink Twice  
                                            Harmony Holiday greets the guests, including Herbie Hancock.  
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Esperanza Spalding announced several 2025 dates including a 12-night residency at Blue Note NYC beginning Feb
Spalding’s itinerary also includes dates in Knoxville
The intimate performances will feature songs from her broad discography
accompanied by some of jazz’s brightest young stars and surprise guests
Spalding will perform in a quartet with frequent collaborators Morgan Guerin (bass
The sets will feature music including recent cuts from 12 Little Spells and Songwrights Apothecary Lab as well as her collaborative album with Milton Nascimento
Released by Concord Records in August 2024
Milton + esperanza earned a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album and was produced and arranged by Spalding
and will be Spalding’s first residency of concerts in NYC in several years
the 300-cap venue in Greenwich Village has earned a reputation as one of the premiere jazz clubs in the world
Format legends who have called it home include Sarah Vaughn
There are now Blue Note jazz clubs and restaurants found around the world including Hawaii
Milan and Beijing with one scheduled to open in Los Angeles this year
Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts&nbsp;