by Magdy Zara
The band Combo Chimbita was formed as a result of the Colombian diaspora in New York when a group of friends and family came together to make music. Since then, they have forged a path in the city’s music scene.
Since 2017, the band has toured nonstop, developing an unparalleled live show, both for its musicianship and its intricate and evolving instrumental interplay, which manages to be precise, expansive, and psychedelic, often within the space of a single song.
During this performance, they will share the stage with Turbo Sonidero, pioneers of electronic cumbia based in San José, with roots in Puebla and Mexico City. He began his work as a music producer in 2008, developing a unique style that combines cumbia sonidera and rap, thus creating a new cumbiambero sound.
Both groups will perform on August 6th, starting at 7 p.m., at Cornerstone, located at 2367 Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley. Tickets are $32 and can be purchased by calling (510) 214-8600 or by emailing cornerstoneberkeley@gmail.com.
13th Bay Area International Dance Festival for the Deaf
The Bay Area International Dance Festival for the Deaf (BAIDDF) is an annual event produced by Urban Jazz Dance. It features performances and workshops highlighting the important contributions that deaf and hard-of-hearing (HoH) artists make to the community.
During the Festival, you’ll find a variety of sign languages, including Spanish, American Sign Language, and International Sign Language (ISL), English interpretation at each show, live captioning, wheelchair access, and self-description.
The festival will take place from August 8th to 10th, on Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 7:30 p.m. and on Sundays at 3 p.m.
Tickets start at $15 and will be held at the Mission Dance Theater, located at 3316 24th Street in San Francisco.
CHCC’s 46th Annual Convention
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) Annual State Convention is now in its 46th year and this year brings together more than 1,250 executives, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, leaders of diverse chambers, community leaders, and elected officials from across the country.
Participants establish strategic and lasting alliances through direct personal engagement, the sharing of best practices, interactive dialogues, networking workshops, and more.
To register to participate, you can do so through their website https://cahcc.com/.
This year’s agenda includes an annual business matchmaking program, dynamic panels and speakers, an exhibit hall, awards ceremonies, and food events highlighting the notable achievements of Hispanic and diverse businesses and communities.
The event will take place from the 20th to the 22nd of this year at the Sheraton Fairplex Suites & Conference Center, located at 601 West McKinley Avenue, Pomona.
