Compiled by the El Reportero’s staff
Malo band (1970s)In an evening that promises one of a kind, the legendary Malo band returns from – the grave? Not really from the grave, but from a quasi retirement after so many years fronm their stardom times, and after so much new stuff out there that doesn’t compare to the good old times. Everything is here, right where it was born: the SF Bay Area.
Friday July 19, Malo & La Gente @ The New Parish, 579 18th St, Oakland, California. For more info please call at 415-371.1631, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Cover is $20/$25.
Memorias Ancestrales at the MCCLA
José Manuel has been influenced by the cultural patrimony reflected in Mexico’s rich prehispanic culture.
The exceptional beauty of the colorful masks, sculptures and paintings representing animals, guardian spirits to native people are the source of inspiration for artist Jose Manuel. His use of vibrant color is influenced by the bright and expressive colors commonly used by the artists of his hometown Michoacan, Mexico.
Artist José Manuel Islas is a self-taught artist from Michoacan, Mexico, now residing in Daly City, California.
Exhibition date June 26 – July 20, 2013, at the Mission Cultural Center’s Inty Raymi Gallery. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. -5 p.m. At the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, 2868 Mission St., San Francisco. 415.821.1155.
6th Annual Explorations in Afro-Cuban Dance and Drum Program
It is a unique, intense, and unforgettably fun opportunity to experience Cuban drumming, dance and song with a combination of great Cuban instructors that live in Cuba, NY, Southern and Northern California and other states and countries along with exceptional non-Cuban instructors. They only convene once a year for this program! If you are into Afro-Cuban music and/or dance, you don’t want to be anywhere else during this remarkable week. Folks come to Arcata from all over the world for this highly inspirational program. Highly recommended!!!
16th Annual Explorations in Afro-Cuban Dance and Drum Program at Humboldt State University in Arcata, California, p.m. July 20 – 27, 2013. For more info call 707. 826-3731. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9IXBUlkfkc&feature=player_embedded.
