THE FINZI TRUST SCHOLARSHIP
In March 2010 Daniela was awarded one of four presitigious Finzi Scholarships; it allowed her to visit Matanzas where she went on a research trip May 2010. The trip was a focus on Spiritual Song in Matanzas. Stage one of the project was the research trip in Matanzas. She was very blessed to have interesting conversations and workshops with Maikel regarding songs from the Orisha and Palo traditions, work alongside in a couple of ceremonies with Alfredo Calvo, interview from the Munquitos de Matanzas and Interview and learn a couple of Arara songs from and lastly songs fro the Espiritismo tradition with Galvez from Cajon Siete Potencias. Stage 2 was the teaching of the songs to the Choir. Stage 3 was the recording of the CD which was not funded by the Finzi trust.
Learning some songs from the Espiritismo tradition from Galvez the Director of the Cajon “Siete Potencias”Here is more about Gerald Finzi and the Finzi Trust:
The Finzi Trust was founded in 1969 and seeks to further the music, ideals and work of Gerald Finzi, who was one of the most admired British composers of the 20th Century. His music embraces a rich variety of moods, from elegiac lyricism, through spiritual reflection, to radiant joy. The Trust has assisted individuals and organisations in a variety of ways and has initiated many projects reflecting the Trust’s policy of encouraging young artists and composers. For more please visit the website below:
http://www.geraldfinzi.org
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