The Continental is a LIVE Tribute To Cal Tjader! August 22, 2025
Searching For A Memory (Busco Tu Recuerdo) July 14, 2023 Searching For A Memory (Busco Tu Recuerdo) features GRAMMY®-winning Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba and the dynamic Latin GRAMMY®-winning Cuban vocalist Aymée Nuviola. Produced by multiple GRAMMY®-nominated producer Rachel Faro, Figueroa’s first album in nearly a decade is dedicated to the memory and music of his father, the late romantic singer Charlie Figueroa.
Anandi Releases New Album Showing Us "A Better Way" October 10, 2022 Ashé Records is proud to announce the release of A Better Way, an album of original songs by Portland-based singer/songwriter Anandi, in collaboration with producer Greg Goebel. Blending spiritual consciousness with reflections on love, Anandi's thoughtful lyrics and soulful voice are complemented by Goebel's dynamic arrangements. A Better Way will be available on all streaming platforms on October 28th, 2022, with live performances in Portland on November 15th at The 1905 and December 16th at The Jack London Revue, where proceeds will benefit Rose Haven, a nonprofit aiding homeless women and children.
Memory of Water: Sammy Figueroa Plays the HangPan Now Available on CD! September 30, 2021 It's been a long wait, but Memory of Water is finally available on physical CD, complete with credits and liner notes by producer Rachel Faro. Over the years, this very special instrument and its bell-like harmonious tones has become popular throughout the world. Basically a steel drum created from a sophisticated metal alloy and played with hands and fingers, the recording of this album, accomplished in one afternoon, displays Sammy's rhythmic and melodic skill. The CD is available for order on Amazon. The music is also available on all streaming services.
Alvin Ailey Dance Company's ODETTA pays homage to “the Queen of American Folk Music” February 10, 2015 The Alvin Ailey Dance Company has created an acclaimed piece, ODETTA, which continues to be included in their repertory. Choreographed by Matthew Rushing and originally danced by Hope Boykin, the inspiration for this work began when Ailey Artist Director Robert Battle attended the memorial for Odetta in New York's Riverside Church with Rachel Faro, president of Ashe Records and producer of the album Beautiful Star. Robert was so moved by this memorial, where he heard the words of Maya Angelou and the dedicated singing of Pete Seeger, that he encouraged Matthew Rushing to choreograph a suite of dances around several of Odetta's songs. This tribute to one of America's greatest African American personages remains one of Ailey's most popular offerings.
