by Magdy Zara
The Esperanza del Valle Dance School performs a new arrangement of “La Bruja” by composer Joxyer Zamudio Contreras together with the Santa Cruz Symphony and Nematatlin from the Universidad Veracruzana.
With twelve dancers on stage from “EDV” and with guest dancer Ava Kelly Barrett, they will perform the new version of La Bruja choreographed by Daniel del Valle Hernández.
According to Hernández, EDV’s mission is to cultivate and promote pride and understanding of Mexican culture through its rich folkloric dances rooted in the fusion of indigenous, European and African heritages.
The event will be this Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m., at the Civic Auditorium, located at 99 Grove St, San Francisco. Tickets can be purchased through 831-420-5260.
San Jose Wind Symphony and Mariachi San Jose together in concert
The San Jose Wind Symphony presents “Fiesta,” with guest artists Mariachi San Jose.
“Fiesta” is a vibrant celebration of Mexico’s rich musical heritage, directed by Dr. David Vickerman.
This exciting concert features a variety of music that defines the spirit of Mexico, from traditional music to classical to contemporary works by renowned Mexican composers such as Silvestre Revueltas, Nubia Jaime-Donjuan, Genaro Codina, and Juan Pablo Contreras.
Remember that Mariachi San Jose is a performing ensemble at the San Jose State University School of Music. Directed by Dr. Jose R. Torres-Ramos, they will perform a repertoire predominantly from the ranchera music genre of Mexico.
This performance will take place on March 2, at 3 p.m., at the McAfee Performing Arts Center, located at 20300 Herriman Ave, Saratoga.
All-inclusive concert tickets are $25 Adult, $20 Senior, children/students up to college age are free, but online registration is required.
Ron Burris and his quintet at Yoshi’s
Ron Burris, a renowned jazz saxophonist and Vallejo native, tops the list of artists performing this week at Yoshi’s.
Saxophonist Ron Burris began his musical life at a very early age, during high school he joined the band called Project Soul, his early years were filled with the great R&B singers and groups of his time.
Ron claims to have been inspired by his family, as his sister Barbara (Bobbie) sang in the church choir and his mother sang hymns daily at home. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree and then earned a teaching credential from Sonoma State University in 1978. With his teaching credential in tow, Ron taught music in the public school system for 10 years while leading a jazz band that played in Vallejo and surrounding cities, including San Francisco!
You can’t miss the chance to catch this show on Wednesday, March 5th, starting at 8pm, at Yoshi’s, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. Ticket prices range from $28 – $55.
