by the El Reportero’s news services
Stars of the Hispanic music scene such as Enrique Iglesias, Juan Gabriel and Gloria Trevi will be the main attraction of the L Festival – Feria Cultural Latinoamerica, to be held in the OC Fair and Event Center, organizers confirmed today.
These three media figures will be accompanied by others such as Spanish Juan Magan, the Mexican band La Arrolladora Banda El Limon, among more than 25 artists, who will be part of the program taking place next Oct. 24 and 25.
The organizers of the musical event confirmed the L Festival will include over 30 performances with artists from a dozen nations, in a variety of genres, slated to perform on the four main stages simultaneously.
“It will be a unique opportunity for the audience to enjoy the greatest stars of the Latin music”, state the organizers through a report.
At the end, the public will be able to enjoy visual arts exhibitions, playgrounds and typical Latin American culinary service in more than 30 restaurants.
Colombia, guest at Mexico International Book Fair
The 27th International Fair of Books on Anthropology and History (Filah), with Colombia and the state of Chiapas as guests of honor, will open its doors today at the Mexican capital until next Oct. 4.
Over 20 thousand titles of 89 editorial houses and 103 presentations are programmed at Filah, together with six academic forums, round tables, artistic manifestations, 15 workshops for children and youths and the projection of 35 films.
Casa de Las Americas readies colloquium of Latino presence in USA
Casa de Las Americas prepares today the Third Symposium of Latino Presence in the United States that will be held from October 13 to 15, with representatives from six countries.
According to the cultural institution, during those days more than 40 social researchers, critics, writers, and cultural analysts will meet in this capital, coming from Colombia, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Mexico and the host country.
Key subjects such as transnational citizenship, creation and transnational movement and displaced indigenous will be put on the table for consideration in the Manuel Galich Hall of the house by participants in the event.
Juan Luis Guerra nominated for the Latin Grammy
Juan Luis Guerra, the icon of tropical music, receives a recognition of his spectacular career and talent through his latest work Everything Has Its Time album presented in November 2014 this year.
The artist has been nominated for the Latin Grammy 2015 in the category ‘Album of the Year ‘,’ Best Contemporary Tropical Album ‘,’ Record Of The Year ‘(Your Kisses),’ Best Tropical Song (Your Kisses). The Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, which will take place on Nov. 19 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, which will be broadcast live on the Univision Network from 8-11 pm ET / PT (7 pm Central).
