Local artist Azul was recently honored by an invitation from Jorge Valdivia, Director of Performing Arts from the National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago, to share the stage with Lila Downs (2007 Grammy Winner) and Magos Herrera and to open the National Sor Juana Festival that takes place in Houston on March 25th.
“The National Sor Juana Festival: A Tribute to Mexican Women” is a multidisciplinary festival which honors one of Mexico’s greatest writers, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, an exceptional 17th Century Mexican nun who valued the education of women. Sor Juana was a celebrated playwright and poet in her own time and considered to be the first feminist of the Americas. Through this unique festival, we celebrate the legacy of Sor Juana and pay tribute to the rich artistic accomplishments of Mexican women from Mexico and the United States. The festival events include film, music, dance, theatre and literature.
Azul's Participation:
The core of the band is comprised of Carlos Treviño n(lead acoustic and electric guitars), James Moody (drums), Brandon Rivas (upright bass) and Azul (lead vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, jarana). Guests include Maya Guirao (acoustic guitar, jarana) and Jai Lopez (on cajon and percussions).
NOTE OF INTEREST: The jarana is a small 8-string guitar Azul is showcasing from the Gulf Coast of Mexico. (She will be teaching this instrument at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center in San Antonio in the near future).
There will be a presentation of this show here in San Antonio on Saturday the 17th of March at Carmen's de la Calle.
SATURDAY 17H OF MARCH AT
CARMENS DE LA CALLE.
720 E. MISTLETOE. SAN ANTONIO, TX
8:30 PM.
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