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La Santa Cecilia
w/ Alma
Santa Fe Summer Scene
August 4, 2023 7:00 pm
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Time: 7:00pm
Day: Friday
Doors: 6:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Special thanks to our presenting sponsor: Meow Wolf
Join your Santa Fe neighbors on the Railyard Plaza beside the landmark Water Tower for great FREE concerts allsummerlong.
-Feel free to bring chairs to the concert.
-Food and drink are available inside Second Street Brewery, Violet Crown Cinema, As Above & So Below & La Lecharia for your Ice Cream needs plus food trucks will be available.
-Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations.
-Ample parking is available in the underground garage just north of REI.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
LA SANTA CECILIA
La Santa Cecilia exemplifies the modern-day creative hybrid of Latin culture, rock and world music. The group draws inspiration from all over the world, utilizing Pan-American rhythms including cumbia, bossa-nova, rumba, bolero, tango, jazzand klezmer music. Their unique sounds and the experience of their colorful, passionate performances continues to captivate both loyal fans and new listeners. Named after the patron saint of music, La Santa Cecilia is composed of accordionist and requintoplayer Jose ‘Pepe’ Carlos, bassist Alex Bendaña, percussionist Miguel ‘Oso’ Ramirez, and vocalist ‘La Marisoul.’With a captivating voice that sings about love, loss, and everyday struggles, the band has become the voice of a new bicultural generation in the United States, fully immersed in modern music, but always close to their Latin American influences and Mexican heritage. La Santa Cecilia’s released their debut album, Noche y Citas in 2011. The album was nominated at the Latin Grammy Awards for the single La Negra. El Valor in 2012 was named one of the best albums of the year by NPR’s Alt Latino. In 2013, Treinta Días was released and went on to win the Grammy for Best Latin Rock Album, Alternative or Urban. In 2016, Buenaventura was nominated for a Latin Grammy in Best Pop/Rock Album category and a Grammy in the “Best Latin Urban, Rock or Alternative” category. Their new single will be released this summer and their 7th album will be released in the fall of 2019.
ALMA
Alma is a four-piece band formed and based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This dynamic quartet has been performing regularly for over a year in the Santa Fe area and has quickly gained a reputation for its elegant and upbeat music. With a sound that draws from avariety of influences including South American music, this band's unique blend of cumbias, boleros, and bachatas is sure to get your feet moving.Alma's debut album, "Siempre," showcases a vibrant tribute to the rich Latin American musical heritage. Fromthe sultry ballads to the upbeat dance tracks, this album showcases Alma's musicianship and unique approach to Latin music.The band's members and instrumentation include Tito Rios on guitar, Nidia Galindo on vocals and percussion, Justin Bransford on upright bass, and Rafael Herrera on vocals and percussion. Each member brings their diverse musical background to the fusion, resulting in a rich and full sound that will transport you to the heart of Latin America.
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