Guitarist Carlos Alomar To Speak Oct. 18 at Manhattanville College

Carlos Alomar to Deliver Provost’s Distinguished Lecture at Manhattanville

October 7, 2016 Purchase, NY -- Carlos Alomar, famed guitarist and musical director for David Bowie for over 20years, will speak about inspiration and the creative process at a public lecture and mini-performance at Manhattanville College on Tuesday, October 18 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Alomar’s talk, titled “The Intuitive Heart of the Analytical Mind: My Odyssey to Creativity,” part of the Provost’s Distinguished Lecture Series, will be held in Reid Castle, and is free and open to the public.

In his talk, Alomar, also a songwriter and educator, will discuss the potential conflicts between rational analysis and intuitive feelings, especially as they come to bear on the creation and performance of music. Drawing upon his long experience in the world of music entertainment and performance, Alomar will share some of the details of his storied career, ranging from his early days as house musician for the Apollo Theater, through his more than 20-year association with David Bowie.

“We are thrilled to have one of the world’s most accomplished and innovative artists come to Manhattanville to share his insights and experiences with our community,” said Provost Lisa M. Dolling. “He is one of the most inspirational people I have ever encountered.”

With 32 international gold and platinum records to his credit, Carlos Alomar is best known as long-time guitarist and musical director for David Bowie, with whom he shares writing credit, along with John Lennon, for Bowie’s first #1 hit, “Fame.” Other artists Alomar has worked with include James Brown, Iggy Pop, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Alicia Keyes, and Beck. He currently holds the position of Distinguished Artist-in-Residence at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. For two years, he served as president of the New York chapter of the Recording Academy, the organization responsible for the Grammy Awards.

For additional information call the Provost’s Office, 914.323.5208

About Manhattanville College: Manhattanville College (www.manhattanville.edu) is an independent, co-educational liberal arts institution dedicated to academic excellence and social and civic action. Manhattanville prepares students to be ethical and socially responsible leaders in a global community. Located just 30 minutes from New York City, Manhattanville serves 1,800 undergraduate students and 1,100 graduate students from more than 45 countries and 40 states. Founded in 1841, the College offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate areas of study in the arts and sciences, education business, creative writing, as well as continuing and executive education programs.