“Up and Out†the Canadian produced reality TV show that travels the globe experiencing different cultures by way of their music, shot its first episode in Peru, over the course of three weeks in November and December. The crew, made up of Geordie Trifa (cinematographer) and Adam Evanik (sound technician) both of CTV News and hosts – Roanne Kosokowski with her two young daughters, arrived in Lima in early December after two weeks in the Andes and southern jungles of Peru. In the capital city, they met up with Felipe Alberto, who, in collaboration with the efforts of Pasache Music, traveled from Calgary, Canada to submerge them into the world of Musica Criolla. Amongst other things they met with living legend and composer José (Pepe) Villalobos Cavero at his restaurant and club Casa de Pepe Villalobos. The group also experienced a traditional jarana (a get-together with song, dance, and food), in the iconic Callejón del Buque, a residential complex of the early twentieth century that was home to numerous poets and musical figures such as composer Félix Pasache; the musical group Peru Negro; and the famous Valentina Barrionuevo. While at the jarana they were joined by guitarists Carlos Ayala and Oscar Avilés Jr., cajonista Coqui Leturia, singer Carlos Castillo, and singers/television personalities such as Julio Andrade, Julie Freundt, and Ebelin Ortiz, who joined the festivities and of course deigned to share their talent in song and dance at the gathering.
Felipe Alberto will perform at the Real Club, in Lima, Perú, at 20:00 hrs on December 11, 2015 accompanied by the renowned Willy Terry and Renzo Gil on guitar and Carlos Postigo Miranda on keys.
Don’t miss Felipe Alberto’s interview and performance on the new show Peruanisimo airing on TV de Cajón Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 3-4 PM, (reruns Sunday, December 13, and Monday December 14 3-4 PM).
Felipe Alberto will perform at La Vida Misma, in the Miraflores district of Lima, Peru on December 8, 2015 at 21:30 hrs.
Llora, Llora Corazón is a folk song from northern Peru of the early 20th century, popularized in the 60s by Carmencita Lara. This track is included in Felipe Alberto’s Alma del Ayer album. Alma del Ayer is a collection of traditional Peruvian music recorded and produced independently in Saskatoon, Canada in the studio of Josh J. Palmer. All the songs were recorded with traditional instruments to maintain the authenticity of the criollo and and andean musical genres. Alma del Ayer is a work inspired by love for Peruvian music and the musical legacy of the latin america.
Enjoy Felipe Alberto’s the live recording of peruvian huaynos in the style of the northern peruvian highlands.
This Popurri de Huaynos (or huayno mashup) is performed in the style of Peru’s northern highlands. This track is included in Felipe Alberto’s Alma del Ayer album. Alma del Ayer is a collection of traditional peruvian music recorded and produced independently in Saskatoon, Canada in the studio of Josh J. Palmer. All the songs were recorded with traditional instruments to maintain the authenticity of the criollo and and andean musical genres. Alma del Ayer is a work inspired by love for peruvian music and the musical legacy of the latin america.
Today, a year and a half after recording began on the project, Season 2 of Guardians Evolution, a claymation sci-fi series for kids, launches on the cable channel APTN where I do the voice for the Hispanic character of Chema.  Guardians Evolution is brought to you by the creators of Canadian hit TV series for kids Wapos Bay. You can watch full episodes of Guardians Evolution Saturdays and Sundays on APTN or any time online.
Stay tuned for the Guardians Evolution video game that will be launching soon.
Friday, September 25, 2015 Felipe Alberto and San Hernandez play música criolla from Alma del Ayer at Olibar, in New Rochelle, New York. Doors open at 9pm.
Thank you Branding Avatar in collaboration with J.M.R. Public Relations for all your enthusiasm, support, and guidance on the Alma del Ayer project. Alma del Ayer is an album devoted to showcasing the Peruvian style known as Musica Criolla, a product of African, Spanish, and Andean sounds fused over 500 years. Special thanks to Steve Owens for believing in the project and submitting it to the 58th Grammy Awards.
After a wonderful evening of performing alongside Manuel Donayre, we had an early start to Sunday, July 26 in the recording studio of Akira Yimura, in the city of Callao. I had the pleasure of starting my day recording and producing for Pasache Music’s latest project, Proyecto Tradicional: Media Noche en Lima, along with the famed Lina Maria Estrada of Medellin, Colombia (daughter of world salsa legend Fruko Estrada), and the mastery of Alejandro Velásquez’s guitar. Â