Professors of the El Escuelita de Music in Portobelo and Comparsa Barrio Fino band members Heraldo Eucebio De Hoyos, Abdiel Valdez, and Eric Blanquicet discuss the meaning, mission, and purpose of Comparsa Barrio Fino. Heraldo Eucebio De Hoyos serves as the group’s leader.
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Interview Details
Interviewees: Heraldo Eucebio De Hoyos, Abdiel Valdez, and Eric Blanquicet
Interviewer: Jeronimo Chiari, Oronike Odeleye, Renee Alexander Craft
Date of Interview: July 25, 2012
Location of Interview: La Escuelita de Musica / The Music School
Interview Transcribed By: Gustavo Esquina, Oronike Odeleye
English Translation By: Oronike Odeleye
Audio Link: https://soundcloud.com/digitalportobelo/barrio-fino-part1
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