Earth Without Borders/Tierra Sin Fronteras
- Presented by Portland Center Stage and SÁVILA. Conceived and Created by Brisa Maria Gonzalez
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With a nod to the beauty and wonder of a traveling show, Sávila presents Earth Without Borders/Tierra Sin Fronteras, a recorded musical journey celebrating the plant and animal life that thrives along the Mexico/U.S. border. Weaving together song, dance, and visual poetry, this original work carries us through the cycle of a day as the earth spins.
“Their music feels like a warm embrace ... Their songs unfurl in rhythmic, organic layers driven by various Latin rhythms, including cumbia and salsa.” –Willamette Week
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Live Sketch Artists for Earth Without Borders/Tierra Sin Fronteras
We invited local comic artists to watch Earth Without Borders/Tierra Sin Fronteras and draw whatever inspired them about the experience. Here are the results!
Meet the Cast & Creative Team
Meet the Artistic Team
Conceived & Created by Brisa Maria Gonzalez
Featuring the Original Art of Maria J. Dixon
Costume & Prop Design by Diana Contreras of Seed Harmony
Choreography & Performances by Muffie Delgado Connelly,
Jakkii Vázquez, Julissa DeJesus, Evelyn Lilian Sanchez Narvaez
Cinematography by Aubree Bernier-Clarke
Motion Graphics Design by Ivan Vidovic
Assistant Camera, Gabe Twigg
Original Music & Special Appearance by SÁVILA
Brisa Maria Gonzalez, Fabiola Reyna, Papi Fimbres
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SÁVILA
Sávila is a medicinal plant that grows wild in tropical climates all over the world, as well as the name of cumbia/latin/world/r&b inspired music and visual art project by guitarist Fabiola Reyna, vocalist Brisa Maria Gonzalez, and percussionist extraordinaire Papi Fimbres. @savilamusic @purosavila savila.bandcamp.com
Maria is a self-taught artist from Portland, Oregon. Her inspiration is the mystery and the beauty of nature here on our Mother Earth. mariajoandixon.com @maria_joan_dixon
Motion artist. @ivanvidovic ivanvidovic.com
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