Artist description Carlos Bastidas Performer/Composer and Songwriter/Producer Carlos Bastidas. This Colombian-Canadian musician is a multi-intrumentalist in several wind and percussion instruments from around the world. He has been performing in Canada for over 10 years. His compositions are a mix of pop and world music. His songs are very upbeat and catchy. As a Producer and songwriter he is involved in recording projects ranging from Latin Pop to children’s music. He was the first coordinator for the popular Ottawa Hispanic Festival in 1995. He is also a professionally trained music educator graduated from the Faculty of Education of the University of British Columbia. He taught music at Guildford Park Secondary School in B.C., where he started the first world music program in the school district. He has now relocated to Toronto to continue his career as a performer and music educator. He is also a former member of the popular website www.teachworldmusic.com a major resource on the web for schoolteachers wanting to promote music from other cultures in the schools. Carlos’ teacher training, combined with his abilities as a professional multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, has gained him a good reputation as a musician and music educator. Carlos Bastidas holds a Bachelor of Music and a Masters of Music from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia.

Music Style Latin Pop, World Music

Musical Influences Shakira, Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana

Similar Artists Santana

Artist History Carlos Bastidas Musico/Compositor/Productor Nacido en Colombia, estudio en Canada su carrera musical y pedagogica. Interpreta varios instrumentos de viento como el fagot, la flauta, el saxofon, la kena, zamponnas, etc. Tiene diplomas y maestrias en musica de la Universidad de Ottawa en Canada y un grado en pedagogia musical de la universidad de British Columbia, tambien en Canada. Enseyo musica en una escula secundaria en British Columbia y creo un website para gente que quiere ensennar y aprender musica de otras culturas www.teachworldmusic.com. Actualmente vive en Toronto, Canada.

Group Members Carlos wrote and produced the music for loco love and Dorothy Godlinsky wrote the lyrics. Carlos wrote and produced the music for Happy Hearts and Michele Nadeau wrote the lyrics.

Albums "Loco Love"

Location Toronto, Ontario - Canada

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