Artist Joey Albert to join FASO In free virtual holiday concert

LOS ANGELES –  A holiday concert, “Joy & Peace Across the Seas,” will be presented by the Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO), in collaboration with the Global Filipino Network and “Kabayan New York,” on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. PST (Sunday, Dec. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Philippine Standard Time).

The free virtual concert will be streamed on three platforms: the event landing page, Facebook Live  and on the FASO YouTube page.

The concert will be a musical invitation to celebrate the Holidays around the globe and will take audiences to the Philippines, Sarajevo, New York and more.

The concert, hosted by Don Mike Mendoza and Lora Nicolas Olaes, will feature remastered versions of some of FASO’s best holiday performances, and Ryan Cayabyab’s “Kumukutikutitap.”

There will be a special performance by Filipina pop and jazz singer Ms. Joey Albert, a multi-platinum hit artist who celebrates 40 years in the music industry. Albert’s catalog features beloved favorites such as “Tell Me,” and “A Million Miles Away.”

Singer Joey Albert.

Bob Shroder, FASO musical director and conductor states: “As we approach these final weeks of 2021, we invite all to join us in a musical reflection upon the blessings that have connected many of us in our multiple communities.  When we are connected to our friends and families, across the seas, our holiday celebration is even more joyful. We hope our concert conveys that same message of Joy and Peace from all of us at FASO. May it reach your hearts and give you a cause to celebrate.”

This concert is free to watch, thanks to the support of generous donors and sponsors. To help keep the music playing, please consider supporting FASO’s Education & Outreach Program (https://www.fasomusic.org/education-outreach),