by Magdy Zara
With different activities, the city of San José will be celebrating Three Kings Day, as part of the Christmas festivities.
One of the events was organized by the Cultural Affairs grant of the City of San José, this will be a day to celebrate with family, share food, give gifts and prepare the Rosca de Reyes (sweet bread or King’s Cake).
The Feast of the Three Wise Men is a holiday widely recognized by many cultures around the world, and especially in many Spanish-speaking countries, the Feast of the Three Wise Men honors the Epiphany.
The invitation is not to miss the opportunity to make and decorate a crown, enjoy the lively and traditional youth mariachis and folk dances, the Three Wise Men will give gifts (chocolate coins) to those present.
The appointment is this Saturday, January 6, 2024, starting at 9:30 a.m. At 180 Woz Way in San Jose, CA.
You can also Sing with the Kings, this January 6, in an event organized by the Caravan of Agricultural Workers, who invite you to celebrate Three Kings Day.
The organizers of the event reported that there will be the presence of opera singer Omar Alejandro Rodríguez, who will lead the party with familiar Christmas melodies and songs from “The Golden Age”, which were made famous by classic artists such as Los Panchos, Jorge Negrete and Pedro Infante.
Attendees can also join in with their voice or instrument or simply enjoy the festivities with Rosca de Reyes, atole and happy music.
The activity will be this January 6, 2024, starting at 2 p.m., at Trinity Presbyterian Church 3151 Union Avenue, San José. Entrance is free.
John Santos sextet in concert
John Santos, producer, multi-percussionist, historian, writer, teacher, composer and orchestra director, with more than 50 years of experience on stage, launches his new record production called Vieja Escuela, and to make it known he has prepared a masterful concert.
Vieja Escuela, the new recording from the John Santos Sextet, brilliantly reflects the legacy of John and his cohorts, and is blessed by some of John’s most beloved mentors who represent the highest level of respect and excellence in Afro-Latin music: the Cuban royalty and the golden voice.
During the concert, honors will be given to Ernesto Oviedo (RIP), the extraordinary composer and rumbero; Cuban Raúl de la Caridad González Brito “Lali” (RIP), and Puerto Rican Latin jazz legend Jerry González (RIP), as well as his former collaborator/teacher and pioneering Cuban percussionist Orestes Vilató (alive).
The album also features several wonderful guests such as José Roberto Hernández, Fernanda Bustamante and Anthony Blea, who will also be present and
The venue chosen for this special concert is Freight & Salvage, located at 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley, and will take place this Saturday, January 13, 2024, starting at 8 p.m., tickets are $30 and $35.
