Classical Guitar Magazine- April 2012 Issue
Letter from New York
By JULIA CROWE
AKRON. OHIO native Marija Temo is a flamenco guitarist who has been working with luthier Tom Rodriguez to create a hybrid classical-flamenco model guitar. In addition to writing a forthcoming flamenco method book for Mel Bay which will feature her unique notation system for reading flamenco rhythms. Her third CD will be released later this year featuring works for guitar in the flamenco/classical style with solo flamenco vocal and guitar arrangements of popular Latin American songs. She was the featured artist in an award-winning television commercial for GE Capital and Taylor Guitars that had her serve as a flamenco-playing body double for GE Capital sales executive Deb Barker. Read More »
2nd Review- Marija Temo, guest flamenco singer, El Amor Brujo, with the Peridance Contemporary Dance Co., NYC, 5/6/12
(Marija Temo’s portion of the Review)
“The piece was rounded out by the amazing vocalization of Marija Temo as the Flamenco Singer. Her charisma and charm almost stole the show. I more than once took my eyes off the movements on stage to watch her command and attack. She was a perfect component, interweaving between the dancers and holding her own on an artistic and choreographic level. “
Review- Marija Temo, guest singer, El Amor Brujo, with the Peridance Contemporary Dance Co., NYC, 5/7/12
(Marija Temo’s portion in the Review)
“Kudos to flamenco cantante Marija Temo for not using a microphone; her dusky, vivid singing was completely natural and came from the heart. Ms. Temo wandered among the dancers as she sang, becoming a part of the rather abstracted narrative.”
