David Byrne: Songs from Here Lies Love
David Byrne – Concept, lyrics & music
With Musical Contributions by Fatboy Slim
Carnegie Hall, NYC: Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Saturday, 3 February 2007, 8:00 PM
Through a series of songs written by David Byrne, with musical contributions from Fatboy Slim (Norman Cook), Songs from Here Lies Love presents Imelda Marcos meditating on events in her life, from her childhood spent in poverty and her rise to power to her ultimate departure from the palace. In particular, the production looks at the relationship between Imelda and a servant from her childhood, Estrella Cumpas, who appeared at key moments in Imelda's life.
The Band:
David Byrne – guitar, vocals
Joan Almedilla – “Imelda” vocals
Ganda Suthivarakom – “Estrella” vocals
Paul Frazier – bass
Graham Hawthorne – drums
Mauro Refosco – percussion
Thomas Bartlett – keys
HERE LIES LOVE - A SONG CYCLE
On February 3, 2007, Joan performed as “Imelda” vocals alongside David Byrne to a sold-out audience at Carnegie Hall.