by Magdy Zara
Huellas is a dance-theater show inspired by the Afro-Peruvian ancestral dance “Son de los Diablos”, co-created by Carmen Román and Pierr Padilla Vásquez, who show the history of decolonization, resistance and connection with ancestral memory.
It is inspired by the ancestral dance Son de los Diablos, which is the first manifestation of resilience of Afro-descendants in Peru, which represents a fight for culture and identity.
Huellas focuses on Afro-Peruvian rhythms, instruments and dances to give visibility to the African diaspora in Latin communities.
“Our project highlights the history, existence, resistance and cultural contributions of people of African descent in Peru as a way to recover and remember a history that is often made invisible,” said Roman.
The staging will be carried out by Carmen Román and Pierr Padilla, while the musicians will be Kyla Danysh, Holly Shogbesan, Erick Peralta and Pedro Rosales.
The performance is scheduled for Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, 2024, starting at 7 p.m., at Brava Cabaret, located at 2773 24th Street, in San Francisco. Tickets cost between $25 – $30
The Belanova band begins its tour in San José
To celebrate her 24th anniversary, Belanova returns to the United States to begin her Life in Pink Tour, which includes visiting 12 cities and begins at the San José Civic.
This renowned band burst onto the Mexican pop scene in the 2000s, captivating audiences with the smooth voice of Denisse Guerrero and the synth-pop melodies created by Edgar Huerta on keyboards and Ricardo “Richie” Arreola on bass and guitar.
Their unique blend of electropop, sprinkled with anime and club influences, gave rise to chart-topping hits like “Rosa Pastel” and “Por Ti.” With multiple Latin Grammy nominations and a dedicated fan base, Belanova became one of Mexico’s most successful pop groups, leaving a lasting electro-pop imprint on the Latin music landscape.
Belanova’s international success, particularly in the United States and Europe, helped break down barriers and bring Latin pop music to a wider audience. Their music and image continue to inspire and resonate with their fans, solidifying their place as pop culture icons in Mexico and beyond. They became ambassadors of Mexican music and culture, inspiring a new generation of artists and fans.
Its presentation is scheduled for this Wednesday, April 24, starting at 8 p.m. Ticket prices are between $50 – $286 and at the San Jose Civic, located at 135 W. San Carlos St. San José – California.
Poncho Sánchez again Yoshi’s
Poncho Sánchez, GRAMMY-winning bandleader, conguero and percussionist, is among the most influential percussionists in jazz and for more than four decades, has been known as one of the best performers of straight jazz, raw soul music and melodies and infectious rhythms from a variety of Latin and South American sources.
On this occasion he has four presentations prepared with which he will present his new album ‘Trane’s Delight’, with which Poncho Sánchez continues to honor the giants whose music has helped shape his own style while building on the rich legacy they have left behind. As this album of celebration and sentiment exemplifies, he long ago joined the ranks of the luminaries to whom he pays such profound tribute.
Throughout his career, Sánchez has held high the torch lit by innovators like Mongo Santamaría, Tito Puente and Cal Tjader, embraced by each of those icons and trusted to carry forward the traditions of Latin jazz.
Poncho and his band will perform on April 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. at Yoshi, located at 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. Tickets cost $36 – $89.
Momotombo presents Latin rock shows in the Bay Area
Momotombo SF is a 10-piece ensemble of prominent San Francisco Bay Area musicians, primarily comprised of notable Malo and Santana alumni.
Their emphasis is on musicality and improvisational creativity, with the intention of keeping the legacy of Latin rock alive by sharing its music in a live concert format.
Momotombo SF concerts feature the music of Malo and Santana, the iconic San Francisco native bands where the core members of MOMOTOMBO SF hail from. Their mastery of the exciting interplay of Latin jazz and rock, fueled by Latin rhythms and Afro-Cuban rhythms, creates a powerful and authentic Latin rock sound straight from the adventurous and psychedelic days of Winterland and The Fillmore.
You can enjoy this show completely free and outdoors, next Saturday, April 27, starting at 3 p.m., at 459 Seaport Ct, Redwood City.
