Featured Partners of Global Oklahoma 2011

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Son del Barrio  will be at Global Oklahoma all morning.  Formed in July of 2002, the rhythmic foundation of Son del Barrio is Armando Rivera, a Congero from Guadalajara, México, Antonio Pacheco, a Timbalero from New York, and Daniel Caldero, a Bongocero from Chicago. Much to the benefit of Son Del Barrio, these gentlemen represent the best Latin percussionist in the state and are true veterans of the music scene. On vocals are singer Robert Ruiz from San Antonio, Wilmari Ruiz, who is of Puerto Rican heritage, and Osmay Gutierrez Danger from Pinar del Rio, Cuba. These singers also play Trombone, Flute, and trumpet respectively.

Together these musicians recreate the sounds and feelings that are experienced everyday in the world’s Latino neighborhoods for all audiences. Through its musical diversity and energy, Son Del Barrio has the power to please all Latin Music enthusiasts and the ability to energize a wide-variety of events. For an exciting and fun filled performance, enjoy the tropical treasures of Son del Barrio!

Son del Barrio are members of the Oklahoma Art’s Council Touring Roster and Mid-America Touring Roster. For booking information contact Enye Music.

The Capoeira Angola Cultural Defense Foundation of Oklahoma City led by William Rose will be performing at Global Oklahoma. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian dance/game/martial art that is tightly woven with the heritage and culture of Brazil. Its history begins in Africa among various tribes and their martial arts and cultural activities, before evolving in the Americas to what it is today. Click here to view a recent video of the group.

The Native American Tribal Princesses will also be joining us for the Opening Ceremony!

The Zonta Club of Central Oklahoma will also be joining us at Global.  The Club will once again advocate for advancing the status of women through service and advocacy as the Rose State College Campus transforms into a global village depicting the honored country for this annual Global Oklahoma Festival,.

The Global Oklahoma yearly event provides an opportunity for the Zonta Club of Central Oklahoma to increase the awareness of programs the club supports locally and internationally, all aimed to enhance the status of women worldwide.

Locally, the Zonta Club of Central Oklahoma provides educational monetary awards for two recipients attending Rose State College for tuition assistance. Additionally, the club supports a number of local organizations, including the Mid-Del Emergency Shelter, the YWCA Passageways shelter, Oklahomans Against Trafficking Humans, Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse, and many others.

Internationally, Zonta International supports the United Nations, who works with many specialized agencies, including: the World Health Organization (WHO); the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF); International Labour Organization (ILO); United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR); and United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Projects for 2010-2012 include funding the recovery in Haiti, safe cities projects in Guatemala and El Salvador, Prevention of Burns Violence in Uganda, as well as a number of others. More information on international projects can be found at www.zonta.org.