Los Californios, The Alta California Orchestra
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Description: Playing traditional dance music and songs of the early California mission and gold rush era. They are based in northern Alta California and they recreate the Fandango, dance music of early California, and also an event to be celebrated. Musicians are costumed and play authentic antique instruments.
The Alta California Orchestra, recreating The Fandango, dance + music of early California, an event to be Celebrated. Musicians are costumed and play authentic antique instruments. The Alta California Orchestra, are a group of musicians and dancers of diverse backgrounds brought together to preserve and perform the music & dance of Early California. The music is presented in the true spirit of the Fandango, Fiesta or Barn dance, with bright, lively tunes and songs of good times and heartbreak. The performers are all well versed in the traditional music of America, Europe and Mexico and have performed world wide. We are proud to present this vibrant art form which is one of the great treasures of the State of California and our immigrant ancestors.
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| Description: | The Alta California Orchestra, recreating The Fandango, dance + music of early California, an event to be celebrated. Musicians are costumed and play authentic antique instruments. |
| IP-address: | 216.150.240.60 |