Julie Carmen Will be a Guest on the Angela Williamson Show
March 29 10:30 PM (PST) on KLCS
Actress/Producer Julie Carmen makes an appearance on the Everybody with Angela Williamson Show to talk about the music and Legacy of Lico Jimenez,
As Women’s History Month comes to a close actress/producer Julie Carmen talks about her work on the documentary about Afro Cuban classical composer Lico Jiménez, the Ebony Liszt (1851-1917)on the Angela Williamson Show on March 29 from 10:30 – 11:00 PM (PST) on KLCS the Southern California PBS culture and arts show.
Carmen’s documentary, which is currently in production, will introduce audiences to the music and legacy of Afro Cuban classical composer Lico Jiménez, the Ebony Liszt (1851-1917). The film is about child prodigy José Manuel “Lico” Jiménez, a Cuban pianist and composer (1851-1917) and it is told through the eyes of his great grandchildren who meet for the first time on the cobblestones of Trinidad de Cuba.
Julie Carmen, whose work as an actress caught the world’s attention in the 80’s classic film, Gloria and later on in Robert Redford’s Milagro Beanfield War, is executive producing the documentary and will unviel the trailer on the show.
Carmen whose credits in the entertainment industry are extensive, long ago realized the importance of getting the Latino vote out. As an advocate, in the 80’s she executive produced the first two PSAs for Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, which included Latina actresses, producers, activists and businesswomen. The PSAs went on to win Clio Awards and will be highlighted during the interview.
The documentary is directed by: Isidro Betancourt, Julie Carmen, Executive Producer Producers: Jaime Fernández Cuña, Mario Rodríguez Cuevas. For more info on Lico Jimenez go to http://www.licojimenez.com
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