International artist, composer, writer, musician and director; Francisco’s creative journey takes on promising collaborations. with his poignant new show, “LA CARTA” (The Letter) premiering at the Bluecoat Arts Centre in Liverpool and his exciting collaboration with Norwegian Singer/Songwriter, Grethe Borsum, to name only two, 2013 will be a year of releases, new work and experimentation.
SOLO ALBUM - Francisco’s Solo Album is taking shape. Collaborations with wonderful musicians from the UK, Latin America, Africa and Europe are a feature. He begins with songs written in the 80s with Tiempo Libre, Culture House, Umoya, Motsibi and Radio Chango; arriving at the musical place he is in today.
We must never forget those who have taught us and inspired us. We must always keep their memories alive.
My most powerful musical guides have been my family. My biggest inspiration is my mother. From an early age her voice captivated me. She sang an incredible repertoire of songs, songs of struggle, of freedom, of love, and always stayed strong through adversity and the struggle of being a political refugee, a Chilean woman in the UK in the 70s and 80s.
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with O Jaime C
Rebel At Sea
PERFORMING - FRANCISCO is performing throughotu the North West in the coming months, whether with Rebel at Sea, his Latin American music, His New show, La CARTA or with La Bomba Drum Ensemble
6 May - La Bomba, Coral Centre
7 May - at Porto Cafe with O Jaime C
16 & 17 May Grand opening of Central Library, Liverpool
17 May - La Bomba/Brouhaha, Light Night, Liverpool
26 May - Rebel at Sea, Chester Music Festival
1 June - Rebel at Sea, Elevator Bar, Liverpool
26 June - La CARTA, the Bluecoat, Liverpool
28 June - La CARTA, Z-Arts, Manchester
6 July - La CARTA, Hothouse, Morecambe