Celebrate 'Cumbia Week In Los Angeles'

LOS ANGELES - Aug. 29, 2024 - PRLog -- ate 'Cumbia Week in Los Angeles,' one of Latin America's most prominent folklore musical traditions, is on full display in Los Angeles for seven days in September from the 20th through the 27th.

Cumbia week will be marked by a series of vibrant events, concerts, film screenings and informative panel discussions presented by Cumbiatón, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Misterpsychedelia, and ZZK Records.

These events aim to celebrate and showcase the rich cultural influence, origins, and continued reinvention of Cumbia music. This collaboration highlights the genre's deep roots and its ongoing evolution, bringing together different communities through music and dance.

More Information + Tickets:
https://zzkrecords.com/news/cumbia-week-in-los-angeles

"Cumbia Week Calendar"

Friday September 20 - Opening Show of Reina de Cumbia - Frente Cumbiero & Very Be Careful with El G and misterpsychedelia :
The Teragram Ballroom 1234 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Saturday September 21 - Noche de Cumbia - Son Rompe Pera, Reyna Tropical, and Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto Produced in partnership with Cumbiatón LA
The Ford 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, CA 90068

Sunday September 22 - Noche de Cumbia - Grupo Cañaveral, La Sonora Dinamita, Los Hermanos Flores, Cumbiatón, KCRW Festival
The Hollywood Bowl 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068

Monday September 23 - Opening of Exhibition - Marimba Workshop with Son Rompe Pera +  Mario Galeano (Frente Cumbiero) Keynote Presentation
Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles 2401 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Wednesday September 25 - Exhibition Open - Documentary showings "Yo No Soy Guapo" by Joyce Garcia and "Sonidero Metropolis" by Alvaro Parra with Q&A
Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles 2401 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Thursday September 26 -  Closing Reception + Panel Discussion with Daniel Hernandez (Moderator), Immanuel Miralda aka Amantes del Futuro, Carlos Icaza aka Tropicaza, Mirjam Wirz, Pablo Alejandro Becerril aka Pablito Mix
Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles 2401 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Friday September 27 - Closing Party - Cumbiateca
Pablito Mix (CDMX), Amantes del Futuro (CDMX), Tropicaza (CDMX), Benny Jets (LA), Wyldeflower (LA) and Sonido Sapo (LA)
Venue TBA