Mon Laferte
Singer and songwriter Mon Laferte is one of the most revered, respected, and beloved musicians in Chile today. Her music brings together the sonic traditions of her native country and that of Mexico, where she lives, with the maximalist punch of globally minded pop, while her lyrics powerfully address the issues facing women, people of color, and the impoverished in Latin America.
Defiantly outspoken, she’s also the winner of four Latin Grammys, including most recently Best Singer Songwriter Album, for her 2021 album Seis. Written in the mountains of Tepoztlán, Mexico, and inspired by both Mexican singer Chavela Vargas—whose songs freely celebrated love between women—and by the 2019 protests against human rights abuses in Chile, the album was also nominated for a 2022 Grammy Award.
Her most recent album, 1940 Carmen, released in October 2021, is a snapshot of her time in Los Angeles, during the first semester of that year.
Sun, July 24, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at 51 Lasuen St, Stanford, CA. Tickets start at $35.
Puerto Rican salsa with the Latin Rhythm Boys at Sushi’s
In 1963, Henry Miranda aka Jr., successfully brought his amazing Puerto Rian Salsa music from Hawaii to California, where he formed Jr. Miranda and His Latin Rhythm Boys. Jr. Miranda’s ability to play the Cuatro was admired by many, he provided young musicians, from all walks of life, mentorship and guidance. His musical legacy and passion for entertainment was then passed on to his sons, Henry Jr. and Earl Miranda.
The modern day version of the orchestra was revived in 2004, by Musical Director, Earl Miranda and Musical Producer, Henry Miranda Jr. Ric Mightone Feliciano’s collaboration began in 2013, as Band Director, Musical Arranger and Writer. Together, the three embarked on a bold direction to record original music, expressing love for the Puerto Rican heritage.
The concept of the high-energy Puerto Rican Salsa comes from the desire to honor their Jibaro roots, with the beautiful sounds of the Puerto Rican cuatro and the Cuban tres to undergrind a driving clave. However, the power of their sound comes from a heavy does of trombones. It’s known as the Trombanga sound, developed by Mon Rivera and Willie Colon.
Their most recent album release titled Celebrando (Label: CDBABY) featuring beautiful performances by Grammy Award Winning artists such as jimmy Bosch, Willy Torres, Chino Nunez, Art Webb and Louie Romero.
At 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, (510) 238-9200. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 p.m. Sat July 30, 2022.
Los Tigres del Norte
Initially formed in 1967, this six-piece Mexican phenomenon band who immigrated from Sinaloa, Mexico to San Jose, have brought the musical genre of norteño to the worldwide stage, and have sold over 37 million records.
Boasting several Grammys, Latin Grammys as well as their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Los Tigres del Norte have become one of the most influential Latin groups of all time.
Sun, July 31, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at the Frost Amphitheater. Tickets start at $40.
