Latin GRAMMY(R) nominee Willy Chirino & WaMu Host Mock Guitar Jamming Session for Schoolchildren to Teach the Legacy of Latin Music



Posted on: October 31st, 2007
Filed Under: Florida, Hispanic News, Musica, Press Releases
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“ADVISORY for Friday, November 2

WHAT:
In an effort to celebrate the many contributions that Latinos have made to music, WaMu has partnered with Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (LARAS) to produce The Latin Grammy Guide to Latin Music. The CD features a variety of genres of Latin music including Reggaeton, Ranchera, and Salsa. The compilation provides a variety of information to help music lovers better understand the history and influences that have shaped the rich and diverse sounds of Latin music.

To bring this partnership to the local community, legendary -born Salsa singer and Latin GRAMMY(R) nominee, will be visiting students from James H Bright Elementary school at WaMu’s Hialeah location at 635 West 49th Street. Chirino will give a brief music demonstration for about 50 students who will be presented with their own guitars. The school will also be awarded with an unrestricted grant of $5,000 from WaMu.

The first 250 people who visit the WaMu Hialeah location on Friday, November 2nd beginning at 9 am will receive CDs for to sign.

WHERE:
Photo and interview opportunities are available on Friday, November 2nd at the WaMu branch in Hialeah.

WaMu
635 West 49 Street, Suite A
Hialeah, Fl 33012
Phone: (305) 817-2000

WHEN:
Friday, November 2, 2007
In-studio media interviews available upon request 5-8 AM (or by appointment) ’s meet and greet at WaMu with from 9:15-9:45 AM

CD signing at WaMu for customers and the public 10 AM-12 PM

About WaMu
WaMu, through its subsidiaries, is one of the nation’s leading consumer and small business banks. At June 30, 2007, WaMu and its subsidiaries had assets of $312.22 billion. The company has a history dating back to 1889 and its subsidiary banks currently operate more than 2,700 consumer and small business stores throughout the nation. WaMu’s press releases are available at newsroom.wamu.com.

About The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. (LARAS)
Created in 1997, The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. is the first international venture launched by The Recording Academy, Inc. and is led by an independent Board of Trustees consisting of highly accomplished Latin music and entertainment industry professionals. This international, membership-based organization is comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-language recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. Our organization works to try improving the quality of life and cultural condition of Latin music and its makers. The Latin Recording Academy produces the Latin GRAMMY Awards, to honor excellence in the recording arts and sciences. “*

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