COLLABORATIONS

Roxana Avalos-Calderón, violin

Roxana and Juan are continuously expanding their exciting repertoire that includes south american folklore, tango, light jazz, flamenco and classical works.
Roxana, a long time performer and teacher brings her invaluable experience to this unique duet. Roxana and Juan are available for private events, weddings, etc.

Roxana's Biography
Roxana Whetham, was born in Lima, Peru, and has been playing violin since four years of age. She has studied in Peru, Italy, and the United States, with a Batchelor & Masters degree in Music and Performance from N.Y. State University. Roxana has been performing and teaching for more than 30 years, in Peru, the U.S., and Canada. She has been a member of various Symphony Orchestras from Peru, CBC Vancouver, and Edmonton, as well as numerous Chamber Music Ensembles. Roxana is a very versatile artist, and she embraces many forms of music including latin, jazz, and South American folklore.

Anupam Shobhakar, sarod

Anupam Shobhakar, sarod virtuoso born in India whom has recently moved to Vancouver, is currently working with Juan developing an exciting new repertoire blending traditional indian and flamenco music.  Having both flamenco and indian music common roots and remote origins, the results of such collaboration are extremely interesting and beautiful.

Juan and Anupam are currently working in preparation for the upcoming Jazz and Folk festivals as well as a new CD.

Anupam's Biography
Having started at a tender age of 8, Anupam is one of the most sought after musicians in the industry. He has recieved 'taalim' in the 'guru-shishya parampara' from Sarod Maestro Ustaad Ashish Khan, Shri Suresh Vyaas of the Maihar Charana and Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasiya, world renowned flautist.
Apart from teaching music and performing abroad as well as India, Anupam composes music for films as well. He has recently been awarded the Canadian film industry's Best Music Award.

Check the performance schedule here

Anupam website
Anupam and Juan photo gallery

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