Juan’s Project
"El Sondio de Graditud"
Juan Manuel has written 10 songs – both ballad and folk style – which will be recorded and distributed to share with the world. "My songs are ones of gratitude," said Juan Manuel. "I write them to be thankful for NPH and all the people who make my life good."
Juan Manuel’s perseverance in the face of enormous challenges, the fostering of his talents by NPH, the outpouring of generosity by so many Chicagoans for this young man; makes this a story that should be transpired through his music, and told in film.
About Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos
www.nph.org
Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (NPH), Spanish for "Our Little Brothers and Sisters," is a network of orphanages in Central America and the Caribbean. But NPH is more than an orphanage – it is a home, a loving community with the spiritual guidance that helps children break the cycle of poverty. Father William B. Wasson founded NPH in 1954 to meet the needs of children in Mexico. His mission of love has spread and today, NPH is home to over 3,400 orphaned, abandoned or disadvantaged children in orphanages throughout nine countries. It is supported by Friends of the Orphans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
For press inquiries please contact Blair Ciecko at blairc@celticchicago.com or call 1-847-647-7500.
October 14, 2009
Chicago Tribune, Front page story by Oscar Avila
October 14, 2009
Hoy Chicago, Story by Oscar Avila
October 15, 2009
NBC Chicago, "Around Town" event listing
October 15, 2009
Chicago Reader, Event listing
October 15, 2009
Univision, Producer and host Javier Salas live with Juan on the popular morning radio show "Un Nuevo Dia" on La Tremenda 1200 AM
October 15, 2009
WGN-TV, News anchor Judie Garcia reports live from the concert for WGN Chicago's "News at Nine"
October 15, 2009
Vimeo, Video filmed by Medill News Service reporter Sean Cooley at Juan's concert
October 29, 2009
The Bugle Newspaper, Story by Pam Toledano
November 12, 2009
Oak Park's Triblocal, Print edition by Bill Plunkett
September 24, 2008
Daily Herald, Story by Lee Filas
Daily Herald Section 1 page 9:
Juan Manuel of El Salvador will use the acoustic guitar he received Tuesday from Washburn Guitars in Mundelein to record a theme song for a network of orphanages in Latin America. Read more.
Daily Herald Section 1 page 9:
Univision interviews Juan Click here to watch video.
A Dedication of Music to Those Who Transformed His Life:
At the start of 2009, Juan began recording a variety of songs he had written for a CD. While working on his music, Juan decided to title the CD "El Sonido de Graditud" or "The Sound of Gratitude," to demonstrate his appreciation to those who have helped guide his journey. Read more.