Ana Gonzales bio

Ana Gonzalez de Jorgenson comes from a musically inclined family. Growing up, she listened to a lot of traditional music as well as old boleros. Also, she listened to traditional ranchero and romantic ballads. Ana is a lover of Tangos, opera, and any form of dramatic performance. Ana began learning and singing the piano with her mom, then began more intense singing training at the age of 16 with renowned Mexican tenor Flavio Becerra. She continued her musical training through the School of Music of Guadalajara University, and then the School of Sacred Music, Toluca. As a student and young professional, she was a part of numerous chamber ensembles and opera choruses in Guadalajara and Mexico City. After 2000, she emigrated to in the United States and sang with the Fort Lauderdale Symphony Chorus. Then, in 2007 she moved to her current home in Southern California. The singer currently sings the traditional Latin American songs at private events as a soloist. The passion and love she has for music, art, and performing keep her engaged with many local organizations as a performer and teacher. Ana is also a former member of the Community Chorus of Redlands. The Inland Master Chorale. and the Performance Loft. Ana finds it a privilege to have the opportunity to bring to others her passion for the tradition of Latin American music. She hopes this can help younger generations continue the tradition.