Join La Peña to celebrate the art of Joe Lopez. Meet the Artist and Opening Reception: Friday, December 14, 2018 from 6-8pm Live Music by Johnny Degollado This event is free and open to the public.
About Joe Lopez
Lopez’ art captures a unique place in time where border “barrio” culture embraced the history and traditions of two countries. Lopez spent his early life in a South Texas barrio hidden near Alamo Heights in San Antonio, Texas. Most locals are unaware that such a place existed. “El Barrio Escondido” (The Hidden Neighborhood) created a vivid cultural backdrop of family ties, religion and social influences that are evident in Lopez’ work. His art relays a salt-of-the-earth ... view more »
About Joe Lopez
Lopez’ art captures a unique place in time where border “barrio” culture embraced the history and traditions of two countries. Lopez spent his early life in a South Texas barrio hidden near Alamo Heights in San Antonio, Texas. Most locals are unaware that such a place existed. “El Barrio Escondido” (The Hidden Neighborhood) created a vivid cultural backdrop of family ties, religion and social influences that are evident in Lopez’ work. His art relays a salt-of-the-earth sincerity. “Life is Beautiful.”
About Johnny Degollado
Award winning singer/songwriter and performing artist Johnny Degollado, who began his career as a teenager generations ago and is still going strong as a composer, vocalist and accordion artist, the journey he started under the mentorship of Camilo Cantu, continues.
“I got started because I liked accordion music,” said Degollado. “Camilo taught me to repair and tune accordions. He was known as ‘El Azote’ in the 1930s-40s and I saw him for the first time at eight years of age. I loved how he played. Before he died, he said he would teach me all he knew. I’ve got it. He passed the torch before he died. I’ve done a lot that he wanted me to do; I’ve done it.”
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