CANTOS DE MI TIERRA presents ORGULLO

CANTOS DE MI TIERRA presents Orgullo!

CANTOS DE MI TIERRA proudly provides a stage for Bay Area Latino performers to share their deep connection to Latin American music—the melodies that shaped their identities and capture the essence of cultural pride and life in the diaspora. From the timeless beauty of boleros to the electrifying energy of modern hits, our performances celebrate the rich musical tapestry of Latin America.

We’re thrilled to present “Orgullo!”—our first-ever Latino Pride Celebration at Martuni's. Join us for a spectacular night of music honoring iconic Spanish-speaking LGBTQ+ artists and their allies. Through their melodies and lyrics, we’ll celebrate love and the unapologetic pride of the queer Latin American community.

Whether you’re reconnecting with the sounds of your heritage or discovering the magic of Latin American music for the first time, our show promises to transcend language and cultural barriers, inviting everyone to revel in the rhythms and stories that unite us all. So come as you are, and let’s celebrate music, culture, and fabulous self-expression together at “Orgullo!”

Piano accompaniment and musical direction by Daniela Rodriguez-Chavez. 

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ABOUT THE PERFORMERS

EDU GONZÁLEZ - Vocalist
Edu was born and raised in Puerto Rico and moved to the Bay Area for graduate school in 2010. Edu discovered his love for singing and theater at Martuni’s, the beloved San Francisco piano bar, and has been a regular there ever since. He made his theatrical debut in 2022 as a tenor in 42nd Street Moon’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “A Grand Night for Singing”. More recently, he played the role of the Pirate King in Lamplighter’s Music Theater’s 2024 production of “The Pirates of Penzance.” When he’s not on stage, Edu works in neuroscience, helping to find new treatments for Parkinson’s disease. You can find Edu on Instagram (@educantalindo)...or singing at Martuni’s, probably.

LAURA RAMOS - Vocalist
Born and raised in Veracruz, Mexico, Laura grew up surrounded by music. Her father was a skilled guitarist and well-connected to the local music scene of the era. Bohemian nights at home were the norm where both her father and mother would sing. It wasn’t surprising when Laura started singing in her elementary school’s choral ensemble and later became the lead vocalist for well-known music bands in her town of Córdoba.

DANIELA RODRIGUEZ-CHAVEZ - Piano & Musical Direction
Hailing from Kansas City, Daniela is a classically-trained pianist and music director, having made her Bay Area debut in 2023 at the Contra Costa Civic Theater with the show Tintypes. She has since performed with Chanticleer's Theater, Berkeley Playhouse, and at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Her favorite credits include Heathers, Avenue Q, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. When not performing, Daniela is a UC Berkeley PhD student modeling vector-borne diseases.

RYAN FRIEDMAN - Percussion
Ryan is a multi-disciplinary, classically-trained, percussionist with more than 20 years of experience performing in musical theater, jazz big band, and symphony orchestras. He has performed in more than 60 theatrical productions throughout the Bay Area, and played at very high-profile venues like Davies Symphony Hall and Saint Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco, and the Sorbonne in Paris!

DAVID KELLY-TUASON - Bass
David is an accomplished musician. He has played dozens of musicals in the Bay Area, and he’s the regular choir director and accompanist at St. Anthony church in Oakland. David is also a member of the Ukulenny & Dos Pogi Boys!