On Their Shoulders We Stand: A Musical Homage to Our Ancestors at La Peña Cultural Center – Berkeley, CA
On Their Shoulders We Stand: A Musical Homage to Our Ancestors at La Peña Cultural Center – Berkeley, CA
Don’t miss this upcoming event in Berkeley, CA. Happening on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at La Peña Cultural Center. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Avotcja Presents: A Benefit Concert for La Peñas 50th Anniversary Campaign
On Their Shoulders We Stand A Musical Homage to Our Ancestors
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM 9:30 PM (Doors at 6:30 PM)
Location: La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA
Tickets: Donation-based (Suggested: $10$500) No one turned away for lack of funds.
Join us for an unforgettable night of music, poetry, and community as we honor the artistic brilliance of our ancestors. Avotcja brings together some of the Bay Areas most powerful artists for a special benefit concert supporting La Peñas 50th Anniversary Campaignhelping ensure this beloved cultural hub thrives for generations to come.
All ages welcome | Wheelchair Accessible
Lets come together to celebrate our ancestors, our history, and the future of La Peña!
More info: www.Avotcja.org | www.lapena.org
A truly amazing lineup of 12 musicians, ensembles, poets and choirs to honor our musical and cultural roots, and celebrate the artists that bring together our La Peña community – now more important than ever!
Featuring Performances by:
?? Vukani Mawethu (honoring Fundi)
?? Lady Bianca (honoring Sugar Pie DeSanto & Big Mama Thornton)
?? Genny Lim (honoring Sachiko Nakamura & Yuri Kochiyama)
?? Val Serrant & Ava Square (honoring Connie Williams & Pearl Primus)
?? Kaylah Marin (honoring Gwen Avery & Koko Taylor)
?? Francisco Herrera & Avotcja (honoring Rafael Manriquez, Dylcia Pagán & Consuelo Velasquez)
?? DuoMuxa aka Marci & Ricardo Valdivieso (honoring Violeta Parra, Rafael Manriquez & Víctor Jara)
?? Susana Praver Perez (honoring Julia de Burgos & Pedro Juan Pietri)
?? Naomi Helena Quiñonez (honoring Elizabeth Betita Martinez)
?? Avotcja (honoring Pat Parker & Piri Thomas)
?? Myron Cohen & the Billy Higgins Legacy Band (honoring Billy Higgins, Alice Coltrane & Jimmy Garrison)
?? La Peña Community Chorus (honoring Rafael Manriquez)
?? Dr. Loco
and more!
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