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Edgar East (Panamanian) and Karin Stein (Colombian)

20 Years

Biography

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With its performances, Calle Sur immerses audiences in the soundscapes and rhythms rooted in many Latin American cultures.  Edgar East’s and Karin Stein’s work on stage and in educational settings is shaped by their life-long personal and professional experiences: both are immigrants to the United States who have undergone firsthand the process of adaptation to a new culture. Both are...

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Member of Artes Latinas

Calle Sur is a member of Artes Latinas, a consortium of outstanding Latin ensembles that also includes Tropicante, Los Llaneros, Americas3, Viva México, the Afro-Latin Project, and other ensembles, each with a distinct feel and sound.   We invite you to visit the Artes Latinas home page!

About Us

Video Highlights

For a complete selection of audio clips and videos of all our programs, please visit our Audio Page and our Video Page.

Educational

The following are the titles of our most popular workshops, assemblies, and other educational services:

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NEW:   Concert of Mestizo Tales

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OTHER PROGRAMS:​

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A Musical Journey Through Latin America

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Cowboys of the Americas

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Kibungo, the Beast of the Brazilian Rainforest

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A Concert of Hispanic Tales

 

Making And Playing South American Panpipes

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Percussion Workshop

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The African Roots of Latin Music

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What Meets the Eye: Diversity Workshop

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Adding Latin Percussion to Your Jazz Ensemble

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New Teaching Ideas

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Performances

2021

may 21: Prairie du Chien, WI

may 23: Virtual 20th Anniversary Celebration & Album Launch!

Click here to watch afterwards

may 26: Omaha, NE

jun 4&7: Marshalltown, IA

jun 24: Grinnell, IA

jun 26: Hampton, IA

jun 30: Orange City, IA

jul 10: Waterloo, IA

aug 13: Prairie du Chein, WI

aug 17: Indianola, IA

aug 22: evening  live stream (FB)

aug 28: Iowa City, IA

sep 11: Dows, IA

sep 12: Des Moines, IA

sep 19: Prairie du Chien, WI

sep 25: Des Moines, IA

oct 2: Batesville, IN

oct 6: Wheaton, IL

oct 15: live stream (Zoom)

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Until most people are vaccinated against Covid-19 and unless a venue has a clear Covid protocol that

complies with CDC recommendations, Calle Sur will not be performing indoors until further notice.

We will gladly talk to you about streamed performances or outdoor events when the weather warms

again in 2022.