Las Cafeteras│Bridging Music, Activism and Community

1 College Street,Worcester MA 01610

24 March, 2022

Description

“uniquely Angeleno mishmash of punk, hip-hop, beat music, cumbia and rock … live, they’re magnetic.” (LA Times) Born and raised east of the Los Angeles river, Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music and telling modern day stories. Their Afro-Mexican beats, rhythms, and rhymes deliver inspiring lyrics that document stories of a community seeking love and justice in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. Using traditional Son Jarocho instruments, Las Cafeteras sing in English, Spanish, and Spanglish and add a remix of sounds, from rock to hip-hop to rancheras. Las Cafeteras use music as a vehicle to build bridges among different cultures and communities, and create ‘a world where many worlds fit’. This residency is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. HEALTH & SAFETY We are taking every possible precaution for the safety of all. Upon arrival, patrons must show PHOTO ID and PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION, including a BOOSTER SHOT. MASKS ARE REQUIRED indoors for all patrons and staff, regardless of vaccination status, and they must be surgical masks (or better). For additional details, visit us at www.holycross.edu/atb/visit. Arts Transcending Borders (ATB) at The College of the Holy Cross is a visiting artist-in-residence program, which brings distinguished artists to campus to engage with students, faculty, staff, and the greater Worcester community through various workshops, master classes, public lectures, and performances. In tandem, ATB sponsors dynamic programs throughout the year, ranging from lectures by renowned scholars and artists, to unique performances, exhibitions, and installations.