¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! (Viva) kicks off its exciting new season with Las Cafeteras. Enjoy the dynamic rhythms of Las Cafeteras with three free community performances.
Born and raised East of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats, and powerful rhymes that document stories of a community seeking to “build a world where many worlds fit.” This dynamic group transcends genres from Afro-Mexican to Americana, from Soul to Son Jarocho, from Roots to Rock and Hip-Hop. The use of traditional instrumentation like the eight string jarana, four string requinto, quijada (donkey jawbone), and tarima (wooden platform) produce their unique and electrifying sound.
Las Cafeteras has performed with Mexican icons Café Tacuba, Natalia LaFourcade, Lila Downs, Gypsy Kings, Colombian superstar Juanes, hip-hop artist Common, Los Angeles legends Ozomatli and Los Lobos, with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, and many more.
For more information about Las Cafeteras and Viva, please visit https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/learn/viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/.
THREE FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
Friday, September 6 | 7 PM | Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta
Saturday, September 7 | 7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St, Guadalupe, CA
Sunday, September 8 | 6 PM | The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara
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