by the El Reportero’s staff
TierraViva Cristo Rey Committee invites everyone to celebrate a Mass in honor of Christ the King, followed by the traditional procession of Christ the King, which in Nicaragua is called Procession for Boys. This procession, which originated in Nicaragua, is celebrated on the first day of the year.
On Tuesday, January 1st, 2013. The Mass is at 12 noon at Dolores Mission Church (on 16th Street and Dolores) in SF.
Legendary band Tierra
On January 24th and 25th, Latin Rock Inc. welcomes headlining act TIERRA, who are celebrating their 40th Anniversary. TIERRA, named “Best Rhythm and Blues Vocal Group” by Billboard Cashbox, Record World, and BRE (Black Radio Exclusive), is the first Hispanic act to have four songs on the national pop charts, and two songs simultaneously in the top 100. In these four decades, they had 6 songs on the national Pop and R&B charts “Together”, “Memories”, “Gonna Find Her”, and “Are We In Love”.
TIERRA’s invigorating blend of R & B, Latin and Pop was the precursor to many Hispanic artists and they are widely known to have played a key role in opening doors for many Latino and non Latino superstars, including comedian Paul Rodriguez, Arsenio Hall, Sheila E, Gloria Estefan, Los Lobos, and others. Tierra has worked with some of the greatest artists of the Salsa music world such as Eddie Palmieri, Mongo Santamaria, Hector Lavoe, Ruben Blades, Willie Colon, just to name a few. Come celebrate this moment in history with TIERRA at the Voices of Latin Rock Autism Awareness Benefits.
Mundo Maya 12:12:12: A celebration of the Mayan culture and calendar
Works of Latino and Mayan youth, in colaboration with artist Roberto Y. Hernández. The exhibition will go until December 29th, 2012. All the events are FREE and open to the public.
En Galería De La Raza / estudio 24, 2857–Calle 24 (con Bryant), San Francisco. www.galeriadelaraza.org.
9th Annual Voices of Latin Rock autism awareness benefit
It takes place on two big nights in 2013: at Bimbo’s 365 Club on Thursday January 24th and at The Fox Theatre RWC on Friday January 25th. The headlining act for both nights will be Tierra, who are celebrating their 40th anniversary with hit songs such as “Together.” “Gonna Find Her,” “Barrio Suite,” and “Margarita”. January 24th at Bimbos SF also features Generation Esmeralda, well known for their versions of “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” and “House of the Rising Sun”, along with the Border rock sounds of Puro Bandido, and the Filipino influenced Dakila. Along with Tierra, Friday January 25th at the Fox Theatre will also showcase Richard Bean and Sapo, celebrating 40 years of Sauvecito, with Ruckatan’s fusion of Latin, Reggae and World Music as well as Puro Bandido. Scroll down for more info.
