July 10, 2026

This Friday (June 10th) at 7 PM, at La Guarida Cuenca we’ve gathered 10 incredible Venezuelan musicians who will bring their art and their voices to an intimate, deeply moving concert—all to raise funds for the children affected by the June 24th earthquake.

Come experience one of those nights where our restaurant truly becomes what its name promises: a sanctuary where art, food, and community unite for something bigger than ourselves. we are David taking on Goliath—but as long as hope and the desire to help remain, we will keep fighting, with our hearts on our sleeves, defending the most precious thing we have: life itself.

Reservations with dinner are required.
Suggested donation $10.
Book now by calling 099 806 8071.

We are located at Mariscal Lamar 21-71.

Andres, Tel. 099 806 8071

Address: Mariscal Lamar, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador

Enjoy a Star Singer performance at Yakumama Bistro soon!

Very true story by Jerry Price – – – It was in the kitchen of Eve and “Mac” McKenzie’s apartment on 28th Street in New York City. Star Singer was sitting at the kitchen table listening to Eve McKenzie’s recollection of when she and her husband gave Bob Dylan a place to live and write songs. Pacing back and forth chain smoking, Eve told Star Singer of how she got a telephone call from Margie Guthrie (Woody Guthrie’s wife). Eve and Margie were close friends. During that telephone call, Marge told Eve that her son, Arlo, was debuting at a place called The Gaslight Lounge on McDougal Street in Greenwich Village and that it sure would be great for Arlo’s morale and confidence if as many souls as possible could be seated in the audience. Eve accepted the invitation and she went to The Gaslight Lounge that rainy night.

Waiting for Arlo to go on, Marge leans over towards Eve and she says: “I need a favor”. Eve says: “Another favor. Now what?” Margie continues: “Your son, Peter, is up at Harvard and you have an empty bedroom in your apartment right now”. Eve says: “So.” Margie goes on: “There’s a new, young folk singer making real waves. He’s got a colossal spirit and very powerful original songs. I met him up at Greystone Hospital the other day and I got to talking with him. The kid likes to visit Woody. I like him and needs a roof over his head… he’s got nowhere to go and he’s broke. Let him have Peter’s room for a while. Get him out of the rain. Give him a chance.”

BTW, the reason why Star Singer was sitting at the kitchen table at The McKenzie family’s apartment listening to Eve’s story in the first place is because Star Singer met Eve’s son, Peter McKenzie, at a private party one night up in Harlem. Star Singer was the hired singer that night for the party. Closing his last set, Star Singer was putting his mic back in the microphone stand when Peter goes up to him with a great big smile, high compliments, and a sincere offer to manage Star Singer’s career. Star Singer asked Peter if Peter knew anything about the music business and Peter replied with a suggestion that Star Singer visit his family’s apartment on 28th Street. All kinds of show people come and go from his family’s apartment… According ChatGPT, right now, as I write this Gringo post the following comes up – – According to accounts of the McKenzie apartment at 10 West 28th Street in Manhattan, Eve and Mac McKenzie’s home became a gathering place for young folk musicians, writers, activists, and artists during Bob Dylan’s earliest New York period in 1961. Link, McKenzie — It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Reading): A Bob Dylan Book Club
A few of the notable figures associated with that circle and period include:

• Woody Guthrie — Dylan came to New York largely to visit Guthrie, and Woody’s wife, Marjorie Guthrie, helped connect Dylan with the McKenzies. Link, Audio: Bob Dylan Sings ‘I Rode Out One Morning,’ ‘House of the Rising Sun’- April 12, 1963 – DAYS OF THE CRAZY-WILD
• Pete Seeger — one of the leading figures in the folk movement that Dylan entered during those years. Link, Bob Dylan On A Couch and Fifty Cents A Day | HeadButler
• Ramblin’ Jack Elliott — closely connected to both Woody Guthrie and the early folk scene Dylan entered. Peter McKenzie’s memoir discusses Dylan’s introduction to him.
• Suze Rotolo — Dylan’s early companion and one of the most important influences on his intellectual and political development.
The apartment was “filled with visitors and lively conversation” involving music, politics, labor history, religion, poetry, and art.
Peter McKenzie’s memoir “Bob Dylan On A Couch and Fifty Cents A Day”, the published book, is generally regarded as the principal source on who visited the apartment and what occurred there during Dylan’s stay.

Okay. Now. So much for chronicles of Dylan by ChatGPT and Peter’s factual book with the title, “Bob Dylan on a Couch and Fifty Cents a Day”. Let’s get back to this GringoPost report. Star Singer was sitting at the table at that apartment on 28th Street and he learns that Eve McKenzie knows a lot about show business. For, of course, she would know about the biz. Afterall, Eve’s actual profession was being wardrobe mistress for Broadway productions (Broadway plays), a la, the labor union, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), Local 764. Eve was wardrobe mistress for Jerome Robbins (West Side Story!). Eventually, after The New York Times newspaper put Dylan’s face and the historically famous news article about him out for the world on September 29th, in 1961, Dylan signed a contract with Columbia Records. Eve was the one who got Dylan a lawyer for all that.

In closing right now, Star Singer was absolutely thrilled to have met The McKenzie family. Eve, Mac, and Peter changed his life. Corny but true. Star Singer started making the rounds on McDougal Street and vicinity. He performed his original songs at The Gaslight Lounge, The Kettle of Fish… even The Village Gate! He nearly got a recording contract. Barry Manilow beat him out. That’s a whole different story. Those were good ol’ days and so much fun! Doing the Greenwich Village circuit for Star Singer was a trip. He even sold a song to Tom Waits at the bar one night at The Kettle of Fish! Anyway, here we all are right now. we’re all in days that are the most controversial crossroads for humanity… ever! Star Singer is now in Cuenca!

Jerry Price, starofmalibu@aol.com

Address: Luis Cordero, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador 

Live with comfort, security and an excellent location! It is located in a beautiful apartment located in the Av de las Américas sector, inside a modern luxury building that offers exclusive municipal areas, elevators and terrace.

Features of the apartment:

• 2 bedrooms

• 2 full baths

• Integrated living room, dining room and kitchen

• Laundry

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Located on the third floor

63 m2 of terrace with mountain views

Transit station 200m away

Supermaxi at 200m

Rental Canon: $950 monthly

Tax rate: Approximately $80 monthly

An excellent option for those looking for comfort, security and a strategic location in one of the city’s most attractive sectors. Contact us to schedule your visit 099 537 3353 / 098 492 7841

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Price: $950

Address: Del Arrayán, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador

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The Barranco String Quartet presents a musical journey spanning different eras, styles, and soundscapes through the string quartet medium.
The string quartet consists of 2 violinists, 1 cellist, and 1 violist.

Enjoy music by Philip Glass, Giuseppe Tartini, Bedřich Smetana, Alberto Ginastera, and Arturo Márquez, featuring our guest soloists:

Fabián Tigre – Trumpet
Agustina Arévalo – Flute

Saturday 11 July
6:30 PM
$10 
Reservations: 099 982 6223
Agustin Cueva and Av. 12 de Abril (Esquina de las Artes)

Luzmaria Crespo, 099 982 6223

City: Cuenca