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Charles Valentino, a guy who does things, among which include: vocals, frontman, percussion, yuke, keys, and leaping from stages into mosh pits, talks about his music adventures based in Columbus Ohio USA.
I am so happy to welcome my friend Val, Charles Valentine to the show this week. We have been friends for many years after my cousin, Johnny Kris Johnson introduced us in LA. After knowing Val for about 5 years I received a call from him, requesting help when he learned his beloved Mom Margarita Promponas, was having memory issues and cognitive loss. Val returned to his native New York City to care for her, and has remained by her side for years. Today we had a lovely chat about Val's childhood, Margarita's career, and Val's career and how it changed when he decided to put his work on hold and return to Manhattan. Val speaks with so much love about his mom and her Alzheimer's. He has used many techniques to learn her new style of communication. He has figured out her many nuances of smiles, the look in her eyes , and things she says to help him understand her needs. Even as her Alzheimer's has progressed, she still loves to sing and dance. Margarita Promponas Throughout her life, Margarita was a singer and dancer who toured the country in her younger years. She was also extremely proud of her Native American heritage. Her son soon followed in her footsteps. Charles Valentino attended classes at the New York School of Ballet and the American Ballet Theater while a student at the High School of Performing Arts and he danced with the Harkness Ballet, the work was choreographed by Geoffrey Holder. He made his acting debut in The Me Nobody Knows, - played HUD in the Australian production of HAIR, and returned to the states for the national tour of the show. He had a hit single “I was born this way,” on Gaiee Records, released by Motown. In Bill Turner’s version of the Ziegfeld Follies Valentino portrayed the legendary Bert Williams. He also appeared on Komedy Tonight, an NBC-TV special. He was the scarecrow in the national touring company of the WIZ as well as the 84 revival on Broadway with Stephanie Mills. Most recently he acted on CSI Vegas. Val in the Theater production of THE WIZ His more recent work was with his close friend Joni Mitchell. He is featured on her special Painting with Words and Music. He was also featured in her video Come in from the cold, He sang on Ladies Man, from the album Wild Things Run Fast, and Yvette in English from the album Turbulent Indigo. Shell Burton, Johnny Kris Johnson, Val, & Joni Mitchell We spoke about how Val stays healthy as a caregiver and what he does for fun. His LA family is still close to his heart. He shares information about his deep love for friends Joni Mitchell and Anjelica Huston with whom he has sang and danced with so many times over the years. Angelica Huston writes in her book, Watch Me: “He twirls me around as if I were a silk scarf. I never set down unless he was dancing with his other favorite girl Joni Mitchell.” Val & Margarita today His LA family includes my cousin Johnny Kris, who Val calls his brother by another mother and Shell Burton. They have had a deep friendship for over 40 years. Val credits his family and friends for keeping him motivated, while caring for his mom. No matter who you are or how bright the lights shine on you, Alzheimer's can find you anywhere. I thank my friend for being on the show and lovingly sharing their story.
In this episode of Why I Am Still Catholic, Ronda Chervin interviews Charles Valentino about his Faith (December 16, 2016)
Dr. Ronda talks with Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino, Maria Smith and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on April 22, 2018.
Dr. Ronda talks with Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino, Maria Smith and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on April 15, 2018.
Dr. Ronda talks with Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino, Maria Smith and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on April 29, 2018.
Dr. Ronda talks with Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino, Maria Smith and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on March 26, 2018.
Dr. Ronda talks with Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino, Maria Smith and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on March 18, 2018.
Dr. Ronda talks with Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino, Maria Smith and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on March 11, 2018.
Dr. Ronda talks with Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino, Maria Smith and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Special tribute to Bob Olson (who passed to eternal life on March 3, 2018). Recorded and Aired on March 4, 2018.
Dr. Ronda talks with Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino, Maria Smith and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on February 25, 2018.
Dr. Ronda talks with Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino, Maria Smith and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on February 18, 2018.
Dr. Ronda talks with Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino, Maria Smith and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on February 11, 2018.
Dr. Ronda talks with Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino, Maria Smith and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on January 28, 2018.
Dr. Ronda talks with Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino, Maria Smith and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on January 21, 2018.
Dr. Ronda talks with Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino, Maria Smith and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on January 14, 2018.
Dr. Ronda talks with Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino, Maria Smith and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on January 7, 2018.
Louise Walkup hosts the show with Maria Smith, Dave Basconi and Charles Valentino. Due to a station error, Dr. Ronda was unable to join the program. Recorded and Aired on December 17, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on December 10, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on December 3, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on November 5, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on October 22, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on October 15, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on October 8, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on October 1, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on September 24, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Bob Olson, Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on September 17, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Bob Olson, Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on September 10, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Bob Olson, Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on September 3, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Bob Olson, Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on August 27, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Bob Olson, Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on August 20, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Bob Olson, Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on August 6, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Bob Olson, Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on July 30, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Bob Olson, Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on July 23, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program. Recorded and Aired on July 16, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Bob Olson, Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program and shares with the audience her book, Weeping with Jesus: The Journey from Grief to Hope. Recorded and Aired on July 9, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Bob Olson, Dave Basconi, Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program and shares with the audience her book Spiritual Friendship: Darkness and Light. Recorded and Aired on June 25, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Bob Olson, Charles Valentino and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program and shares with the audience her book Seeking Christ in the Crosses and Joys of Aging. Recorded and Aired on June 18, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Bob Olson, Charles Valentino, Dave Basconi and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program and shares with the audience her book Holding Hands with God: Catholic Women Share their Stories of Courage and Hope. Recorded and Aired on June 11, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Bob Olson, Charles Valentino, Gary McCabe and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program and shares with the audience her book The Fabric of Our Lives. Recorded and Aired on June 4, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Bob Olson, Charles Valentino, Dave Basconi and Louise Walkup about their engagement with her program and shares with the audience her book Quotable Saints. Recorded and Aired on May 28, 2017.
Dr. Ronda talks with Bob Olson, Gary McCabe, and Charles Valentino about their engagement with her program and shares with the audience her book Becoming a Handmaid of the Lord. Recorded and Aired on May 14, 2017.
“The Underground Experience” Presents American Idol’s “The Vocal Coach From Hell” MS. PEGGI BLU & CEO/Founder of “The Rhythmic Lounge” MS. CHANTAL ATKINS! Musical Artists Include: Peggi Blu, Cool Millions, Clent Bowers, Charles Valentino, Ted Perlman, Bert Robinson, Dwan Gibson, Kole Brooks ft. Pozi Pozi & Uncle Earl ft. Roach Killa, Third Rail, Pamela Threats & Oaxaca Kahn! Air Date: […] The post American Idol’s “The Vocal Coach From Hell” MS. PEGGI BLU & CEO/Founder of “The Rhythmic Lounge” MS. CHANTAL ATKINS! appeared first on The Uncle Earl.
“The Underground Experience” Presents American Idol's “The Vocal Coach From Hell” MS. PEGGI BLU & CEO/Founder of “The Rhythmic Lounge” MS. CHANTAL ATKINS! Musical Artists Include: Peggi Blu, Cool Millions, Clent Bowers, Charles Valentino, Ted Perlman, Bert Robinson, Dwan Gibson, Kole Brooks ft. Pozi Pozi & Uncle Earl ft. Roach Killa, Third Rail, Pamela Threats […] The post American Idol's “The Vocal Coach From Hell” MS. PEGGI BLU & CEO/Founder of “The Rhythmic Lounge” MS. CHANTAL ATKINS! appeared first on The Uncle Earl.