Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Chieko Collective Jazz Quartet direct from the Netherlands, at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera






CHIEKO COLLECTIVE

is a young, multicultural collective that plays original compositions inspired by jazz, classical impressionism and Latin American music. With their warm, colourful sound with adventurous improvisations, they write groovy Brazilian rhythm and heartfelt songs.

The group consists of multi talented musicians and composers that each give a unique sound and personality to their improvisations.


WINNER OF DIAS LATINOS AWARD 2022


CHIEKO DONKER DUYVIS IS A CELLIST, VOCALIST AND COMPOSER FROM AMSTERDAM WITH BRAZILIAN/JAPANESE ROOTS.

Having studied a double Masters in vocals and cello in Latin American music, jazz / improvisation and Classical music, Chieko has truly created her own path in music. Her work is deeply authentic and creative.

She is the frontwoman of Chieko Ensemble. As the New Creator 2022 she got commissioned to write new compositions for her ensemble on a radio broadcasted première at Grachtenfestival.

She has a great love for interdisciplinairy collaborations and worked extensively with dancers, theatre, painters and Spoken Word artists, where she creates new work extensively. She has composed film scores for several short films and documentaries. Exploring new ideas is her happy place.

Having toured Europe, Mexico and Korea as a soloist and with her ensembles, she was invited to sing and play her compositions several times at Concertgebouw and received rave reviews for her performance at Podium Witteman and various festivals.



"With her exceptionally warm sound, Chieko brings exactly what we need now: the most beautiful music by a new generation of talented musicians" – Grachtenfestival



"The realization that Chieko coincides seamlessly with her music is inevitable from the first note." - World Blend Forum

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Kermes Espectacular this Sat. Oct. 15th, 2023 from 8 a.m. - Ajijic Malecon

 Come join us in support of the renal and cancer patient families of Ajijic 

this Saturday Oct. 15th, 2023 from 8 a.m. until the food runs out.  

There will be music, vendor booths, yummy "casera" or homemade food and fun,

at the Ajijic Malecon.



We hope to see you there.
💗

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

++++ Dia de Muertos Celebration with special menu and music at Huerto Cafe ++++


We'd like to invite you to our Día de Muertos Celebration" 
next monday November 1st, 2021 from 5 to 8 pm. 

We are going to have live folk music - 'Son del Lago' musical group will be performing.

We will also be offering a special, new Mexican menu created 
for the day by Chef Oscar Pérez.

APPETIZERS
- Crema de frijol negro con chipotle y epazote (Vegana) 
- Créeme brulee de tres quesos y mermelada de jitomate deshidratado y chipotle
- Tarta hojaldrada de huitlacoche con salsa de chile ancho

MAIN DISHES
- Risotto con chile poblano y camarones al mezcal
- Filete de res adobado con salsa de vino tinto y puré de papa al romero
- Gorditas rellenas de hongos y mingiche

DESSERTS
- Pan de muerto con chocolate caliente Y Helado de vainilla artesanal

Reservation recommended.
We hope to see you next monday.


    "After all, death is just a symptom that there was a life".

-Mario Benedetti.