Boleros at Casa Karma

Boleros are thoughtful pieces of music, and the first in a series to celebrate them unfolded last night at Casa Karma. Kimberly G. greeted the guests and presented me with my ticket, which was worthy of a photo and a program! Another thoughtful piece of the Bolero puzzle. Musical Director Bing Young told me he wanted attendees to have the ability to research this Cuban genre further if they heard something particularly moving; hence, the program notes. Preceding each song, both Bing and Enoch told us, in two languages, the backstory and included composer names, dates and interesting historical tidbits that made the evening informative as well as lovely. The passed hors d’oeuvres were particularly tasty last night. I loved the spinach ‘wafers,’ and, of course, I didn’t take a picture!

Fernanda Hernandez sang a couple of solos, then joined Enoch in “No Me Quedas Más.”

Coming up at Casa Karma, countertenor Freddy Otello, this Friday, August 16, at 6:30, showtime, 7 pm. Look for long, tall Andy Sands on Sunday. Be there twice.