CulturalFest Countdown: Meet Daniel Kapellmann

Daniel will sing two popular ranchera Mexican songs, contemporary and classic.

Less than two weeks to go until the CulturalFest Performance Showcase, featuring eleven performing artists who will share cultures from around the world on the Meany Hall stage. Read on to learn more about one of this year’s CulturalFest performers, Daniel Kapellmann!

How did you begin as a performer? Tell us a little bit of your story.

I began singing when I was small, and I eventually started to take some lessons and also participated in several bands. During undergrad studies, I started singing by myself because sometimes there was no band available, and I recorded some songs by myself. As a singer for ranchera music, I have always liked it and sing casually each time there are mariachis in my home city (Mexico City). I have also participated in a couple of small singing contests and two years ago won a competition Don't forget that CulturalFest is much more than just the Performance Showcase. Join us for free cultural activities at the International Expo on Friday, February 12, and support FIUTS programs at the Reception and Silent Auction before the performances.

What do you hope the audience will take away from your performance? What do you hope they will learn about the culture(s) that your performance represents?

I hope they listen to good quality mariachi music, getting to know that it is not something only old and deep within the Mexican culture, but also something funny that still happens at the end of our parties with songs from the 80s, 90s and even current new songs appearing. I also want them to notice that mariachi music can be both romantic and sad, but also funny and entertaining. It shows the personality of the classical Mexican that knows how to feel but also how to have fun and make jokes.

Is there anything else you would like people to know about your performance?

I have no website as a singer, but you can check me on Facebook as Daniel Kapellmann or in Twitter as @Kapellmann. You can also find a couple of singing videos on YouTube.

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CulturalFest Ticket Information:

General admission tickets are on sale now for $15 online or at the door. Discounted student tickets are available for $10 in advance at the FIUTS office (HUB 206).

Don't forget that CulturalFest is much more than just the Performance Showcase. Join us for free cultural activities at the International Expo on Friday, February 12, and support FIUTS programs at the Reception and Silent Auction before the performances.