Cover Spanish painter and singer Luis Eduardo Aute (Photo by Quim Llenas/Getty Images)
Spanish painter and singer Luis Eduardo Aute (Photo by Quim Llenas/Getty Images)
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Here’s what you can expect from Instituto Cervantes’ concert for renowned singer-songwriter Luis Eduardo Aute, who was raised in Manila by his parents during his younger years
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the birth of the Manila-born Spanish musician, singer, composer, film director and painter Luis Eduardo Aute, Instituto Cervantes de Manila, in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain, presents the concert “Born in Manila (A Tribute to Aute)”.
The event will be held on Tuesday, November 7, at 7pm at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza in Makati. It will feature some of Aute’s greatest hits from his musical career.
Born in Manila on September 13, 1943, Luis Eduardo Aute is an icon of Spanish music in the second half of the 20th century. An artist of many mediums, he expressed himself through films, paintings, and songs.
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Above Born in Manila Poster (Photo: Instituto Cervantes de Manila)
Born in Manila Poster (Photo: Instituto Cervantes de Manila)
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Opening the event will be a video documentary produced in 2021 by Instituto Cervantes de Manila, titled Con tu latido. Filmed in distinct locations in Intramuros, the short film features Filipino singers like Bituin Escalante, Mark Anthony Carpio, and more performing the songs of Aute.
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Following the video will be performances by Sheila Ferrer and Toma Cayabyab showcasing unique renditions and versions of Aute’s songs.
Aute’s legacy in the Spanish music industry can still be felt today, as he not only wrote and produced some of the most iconic songs in contemporary Spanish but also influenced many artists today, Filipinos included.
Silvia Grijalba, one of the most revered music critics on Spanish pop music, says in an interview for the Con tu Latido documentary: “I think the great musical contribution of Luis Eduardo Aute was that, well, obviously, he was a singer-songwriter. Still, he departed from the rigid norms of the singer-songwriter who failed to innovate.”
“Though it is obvious, I would still like to mention his beautiful lyrics, his capacity to write initially, and how he turns things around with brutal metaphors,” Grijalba continues. “(This can be seen) in songs such as Mojandolo Todo, earning him a special place among singer-songwriters because he was not Rock; he was not your typical singer-songwriter, but rather like some exceptional character in Spanish music.”
Although Rosa Leon, one of Aute’s dearest friends and a singer of his songs, couldn’t attend the concert anymore, Filipino music fans are invited to watch our OPM singers give their masterful renditions of Aute’s beloved classic hits.
“He deserves this homage and much more. I thank Instituto Cervantes de Manila for taking this initiative,” exclaims Grijalba. “I think there are some beautiful surprises that I will not reveal. Greetings to all, and long live Aute! We love Aute!!!”
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