"Americano Somos:" A Mosaic Through Music and Dance
- Lisa McFarren-Polgar
- May 25
- 2 min read
"Soy americano de muchos colores que hace tan bella a toda mi gente." - Jonathan Acosta
Jonathan Acosta's launch of his new album "Americano Somos," on the stage of the Performing Arts Center at Washington Liberty High School in Arlington, was a magnificent celebration of the musical genius of America "del norte al sur (o al revés) del sur al norte (como lo ves)" and a healing balm during these troubling times for our immigrant communities. It is an album of belonging, an affirmation that we are all American, either from the northern or southern hemisphere. It celebrates the richness and beauty that diversity brings to American culture.
This album offers a musical journey across the American continent, presenting Jonathan Acosta's songs in Spanish, expressing pride in America's diverse identity.
Taking the stage with Acosta were talented dancers, bringing the language of dance to celebrate each country, including Ecuador, the Caribbean, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia and Mexico. In "Mosaico del Caribe," the dancers energy was electrifying and the tango performance, accompanied by renowned Bolivian pianist Luis Alberto Rojas, was mesmerizing.
The audience represented many of the people who made it possible for renowned Venezuelan singer-songwriter, Jonathan Acosta (@AcostaCanta) to launch this remarkable project, featuring the collaboration of many multi-award-winning artists, recognized by the GRAMMY Awards Academy.
Musician and Executive Director of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Aaron Myers, congratulated Acosta on his new album, telling the audience, "Don't let anyone stop you from knowing your story."
In a heartfelt video appearance, Senator Tim Kaine shared his admiration for Jonathan Acosta, adding, "We need to stand with those who are hurting."
Representatives of Arlington government were recognized for their support. Amongst the official sponsors was Carla Bustillos, Founder of the Venezuelan American Caucus and Chair of the DLOV.
The message was simple, as Acosta stated, "estamos mostrando que lo que hay dentro de nuestro continente, esta dentro de nosotros (we are showing that what is within our continent is within ourselves).
His album can be downloaded at
