Por Redaccion The councilwoman in charge of Social Policies, María Velasco, presented this morning, at a press conference, the charity concert organized by the Telephone of Hope on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, which will take place at the Príncipe Felipe Auditorium on March 7th at 7:30 pm. The councilwoman was accompanied by Camino Álavarez, vice president of the NGO, and Alfredo Moral, composer, guitarist, and collaborator of the Gala.
Camino Álvarez stated that the Telephone of Hope «is a non-political and non-confessional NGO dedicated to caring for the emotional well-being of the population. It has various ways of helping, including a listening phone line available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, staffed by highly trained volunteers; professionals such as psychologists and lawyers for individual cases, and workshops. We have been in Asturias for 50 years and currently have offices in Oviedo and Gijón, where activities and listening services are provided in both locations. Last year, we received around 8,000 calls.» Regarding the concert, she specified: «It will start at seven-thirty and we look forward to seeing everyone there. In addition to tickets, there is a donation option for those who wish to contribute but cannot attend on the day.»
Alfredo Morán added: «It is a pleasure and an honor to collaborate with the Telephone of Hope for the important work they have been doing for so long. With 50 years of experience, I believe that their work is increasingly challenging due to the evolving society. It seems that nowadays we face no obstacles and we are raising our children and grandchildren with the idea that life is a sprint when, in reality, it is full of hurdles and challenges.» Regarding the charity concert, he expressed gratitude for the collaboration of the «great cast of artists who have agreed to participate in this significant event» and praised the commendable work of the volunteers.
The following artists are scheduled to participate in the concert:
Isasaweis, presenter.
Isabel Llano (Gijón, 1976), better known as Isasaweis, is a computer engineer who, over a decade ago, began sharing practical advice on cooking, beauty, and lifestyle on the internet. Through her social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, she shares videos and posts that have garnered millions of views. Her down-to-earth explanations and affection for her followers, known as ‘piñones,’ have created a strong bond with her extensive community. In addition to her work in television, radio, and print media, Isasaweis has published several books that have been bestsellers.
Víctor Manuel. An Asturian composer and singer, his discography is as vast as his well-known national and international reputation. «La romería,» «Paxarinos,» and «El abuelo Víctor» are some of his most famous songs. With over 50 years on stage, he will perform some of his greatest hits.
Vaudí Cavalcanti. A Brazilian artist based in Asturias, he blends bossa nova, bolero, samba, and jazz in an effortless manner. His concerts offer a fun and emotional journey through these musical styles.
Fran Juesas. An Asturian singer and composer who decided to pursue music as a profession during a personal turning point. He received the AMAS award for Best New Artist in 2019 and later in 2022 for Best Song «Other Scenes.» This year, in 2025, he is nominated again in the Live Performance category of the AMAS awards.
Elena Pérez-Herrero. Mezzo-soprano. Since 1993, she has been teaching and researching vocal techniques and expression, applying psychological concepts and philosophical currents in various conservatories and seminars throughout Spain.
Alfredo Morán. An Asturian composer and guitarist, he studied music at the Oviedo Conservatory, the Taller de Músicos in Madrid, and Berklee in Boston. With 12 published works (9 CDs and 3 audiobooks), he won the AMAS Award in 2014 for Best Guitarist.
Haim Álvarez. An Asturian composer and singer. He is the author of «Por un puñado de versos,» an album that sets music to poems by various Asturian writers, and «Amadeus,» a narrative escape through 10 songs that earned him the AMAS 2020 Best New Artist award.
Featuring poems by:
Esther García Writer, poet, president of the Asturian Writers Association. In 2022, she received an honorary doctorate from the Ateneo de Madrid and in 2023, the «Nobilis Causa Doctorate» from the Cultural Project South Movement. In 2024, she presented «Por la senda del viento,» a trilingual book in Spanish, Asturian, and Japanese, featuring forty haiku poems with illustrations by the Hispanic-Japanese artist Eva Sakai.
David Fueyo Poet, columnist and reading promoter. He edits the children’s and youth literature magazine «Platero.» His poetry book «Criptoinvierno» [2023] is a poetic ode to the complexity of the world and its inhabitants.
La concejala, acompañada por Camino Álvarez, vicepresidenta de la ONG, y Alfredo Morán, compositor, guitarrista y colaborador de la Gala. Camino Álvarez ha destacado la labor del Teléfono de la Esperanza, una ONG apolítica y confesional que se dedica al bienestar emocional de la población a través de la escucha telefónica, atención profesional y talleres. Con 50 años de experiencia en Asturias, la organización cuenta con sedes en Oviedo y Gijón, atendiendo a unas 8,000 llamadas el año pasado.
El concierto benéfico comenzará a las siete y media de la tarde y se contará con la participación de artistas de renombre como Isasaweis, Víctor Manuel, Vaudí Cavalcanti, Fran Juesas, Elena Pérez-Herrero, Alfredo Morán y Haim Álvarez. Además, se ha habilitado una fila cero para quienes deseen colaborar pero no puedan asistir al evento.
Alfredo Morán expresó su honor de colaborar con el Teléfono de la Esperanza y destacó la importancia de su labor en la sociedad actual. Agradeció la participación de los artistas en el evento y elogió el trabajo de los voluntarios de la organización.
En el recital también se contará con la participación de poetas como Esther García y David Fueyo, quienes aportarán sus creaciones para enriquecer el evento con su arte. La diversidad de talento presente en el concierto promete una velada emocionante y solidaria en beneficio de la labor del Teléfono de la Esperanza.
En resumen, el concierto benéfico organizado por el Teléfono de la Esperanza en su 50 aniversario es una oportunidad para disfrutar de la música de artistas destacados, apoyar una causa solidaria y celebrar el compromiso de la organización con el bienestar emocional de la población. ¡No te lo pierdas! The councilor, accompanied by Camino Álvarez, vice president of the NGO, and Alfredo Morán, composer, guitarist, and collaborator of the Gala.
Camino Álvarez has stated that the Telephone of Hope «is an NGO that is non-political and confessional and is dedicated to taking care of the emotional well-being of the population. It has several ways of acting, one of them is listening on the phone 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, with highly prepared volunteers; others are professionals for individual cases who are psychologists and lawyers, and then there are also workshops. We have been in Asturias for 50 years and now we have a headquarters in Oviedo and another in Gijón so that activities and listening are done in both locations. Last year there were about 8,000 calls.» Regarding the concert, she specified: «It will start at seven thirty and we hope to see you all there. In addition to tickets, there is a zero line for those who want to collaborate and cannot attend that day.»
Alfredo Morán added: «It is a pleasure and an honor to collaborate with the Telephone of Hope for the important work they have been doing for so long. It has been 50 years and I believe that they are working harder every day because as society evolves, it seems that nowadays we cannot have any obstacles and we raise our children and grandchildren with the ease of it being a 100-meter race when life is far from that, there are many hurdles and obstacles.» Regarding the charity concert, he thanked the collaboration of the «great cast of artists who have wanted to participate in this important event» and highlighted the commendable work of the volunteers.
«Expected to participate in the concert:
Isasaweis, presenter.
Victor Manuel.
Vaudí Cavalcanti.
Fran Juesas.
Elena Pérez-Herrero.
Alfredo Morán.
Haim Álvarez.
With poems by:
Esther García Writer,
David Fueyo Poet.» Please rewrite this sentence.
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