José Valentino, Latin Grammy Winner guest at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
Latin Grammy award-winning musician José Valentino visted Â鶹ÊÓƵ for a two-day guest artist residency on March 27-28. Valentino, a multi-instrumentalist known for blending jazz, Latin, and pop influences, said the piece carries a deeper message.He offered workshops on music, business, and entrepreneurship before a live concert alongside the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Flute Ensemble. Dr. Brielle Frost, an investigator with the Center for Resiliency and associate professor of flute at Lamar, played a key role in bringing Valentino to campus.The program featured two newly commissioned works—Even If I Suffer, I Will Dance and One Last Melody in Rothwell Recital Hall.
The concert was free and open to the public made possible by the Center for Resiliency.
Two music sections composed by Jose Valentino.
José Valentino, Guest Artist Residency at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
March 28, 2025