New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Singer-songwriter, guitarist and 'artivist' Cecilia Villar Eljuri releases her powerful new music video, 'BangBang'. just selected as a winner of the
John Lennon International Songwriting Contest in the World category. 'BangBang' is the third single from Eljuri's critically acclaimed album 'La Lucha' (Manovill Records).
The creative video team of Kristian Austin and Olga Mazurkiewicz (Queen City Films / ZCollective) were tapped to direct, film and produce the performance video 'BangBang' under the executive production of
Alexandra Gatje from Manovill Records. The video stars Cecilia Villar Eljuri on vocals and guitar, Alex
Alexander on drums and Johnny Pisano on bass.
Witnessing the chaos and brutality inflicted on citizens across the globe motivated Eljuri to write this anti-gun violence song. From the riots in Ferguson to the mass shootings in Paris and countless cases of police brutality, Eljuri bears witness and asks how many more souls must be offered up to this indignity. She raises her voice in protest while wielding her strongest weapon, the guitar. The lilting rhythm of reggae in 'BangBang' merges with bursts of ska showing off Eljuri's guitar prowess, accompanied by classic Jamaican bass and percussive styling by Tracy Wormworth and Alex Alexander.
Born in Ecuador, raised in NYC, Eljuri is touted as one of the top Latina guitarists in the world and has been a member of the Gibson family of guitarists since 2008. Eljuri navigates through musical landscapes ranging from rock, funk, bolero, reggae, and Afro-Cuban rhythms, all presented with an elegant and empowered female voice. She tours internationally as a power trio, performing her infectious grooves, spreading her uplifting message, and affecting positive social change.
Eljuri Live Concert Benefiting the NYCLU on
September 20 at DROM NYC (85 Avenue A, East Village, NYC) for the New York Civil Liberties Union whose work includes providing support and legal advice to immigrants. Eljuri is honored to donate 100% of her proceeds from this concert to the NYCLU. Tickets: https://www.ticketfly.com/event/1550061-eljuri-new-york/
Eljuri will also perform live at the 43rd Annual Atlantic Antic on The Brooklyn Commons Stage (388 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY) on Sunday
September 24th. Two sets from 3:30 to 5:30pm.
BangBang: Stop and Listen. Spread the Word! #GunsDown #LaLucha
https://youtu.be/OjNbxwObAcs
www.eljurimusic.com
VIDEO CREDITS
'BangBang'
Eljuri
Lyrics and Music: Cecilia Villar Eljuri (BMI)
Direction and Cinematography
Kristian Austin / Olga Mazurkiewicz
Produced by
Queen City Films / ZCollective
Executive Producer
Alexandra Gatje / Manovill Records
Featuring
in the video:
Cecilia Villar Eljuri: Vocals, Guitar
Alex Alexander: Drums
Johnny Pisano: Bass
in the recording:
Cecilia Villar Eljuri: Vocals, harmonies, electric and acoustic guitars, synthesizer, midi-horns
Alex Alexander:
Drums and percussion
Tracy Wormworth: Bass
©2017 Manovill Records
