August 7, 2002
INFORMATION: John McElwain or John Green (661) 362-3494 or 3684

MEDIA ADVISORY

Latin Soul Artist Leslie Paula to Give FREE Concert on Campus

What: The public is invited to attend a FREE concert by Leslie Paula and her Latin Soul Band. This is a special performance that will cap the weeklong Intensive Spanish Institute at the college. Paula’s more than three-octave vocal range enables her to sing a wide range of musical styles ­ from pop to R&B to jazz. She recently performed on Town Center Drive in Valencia, and her talents have been on display on numerous radio stations and at such events as the Playboy Jazz Festival, the Oscar Night Governor’s Ball and the Emmy Night Unity Dinner. The band includes her father, Mike Gutierrez, a seasoned vocalist and conga player in his own right who has shared the stage with such luminaries as Peggy Lee, Andy Williams, Tito Puente and Poncho Sanchez. Paula’s latest CD, “Temas de mi Corazon,” was released in July.

When: Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, August 9, 2002

Where: Outdoors, between the Student Center and Administration Building, College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita

Background: Leslie Paula is a Santa Clarita Valley resident, as is her business manager, Anthony J. Lennon. Mr. Lennon can be reached at (661) 295-4934. Paula’s CDs will be offered for sale during the concert, with $5 from each sale donated to the college’s Spanish Institute.

Visit Leslie Paula on the Internet at http://www.lesliepaula.com