Las Cafeteras @ Bankhead Theater // Livermore
Explore the vibrant fusion of traditional Mexican folk and electronic dance beats with East Los Angeles’ acclaimed band, Las Cafeteras, on their third studio album, A Night In Nepantla.
From the infectious rhythms of “Cumbia de Mi Barrio” to the soulful melodies of “Esta Noche,” each track invites listeners into a sonic journey of joy, grief, struggle, and liberation. Join Las Cafeteras on their national tour and experience the transformative power of music that bridges worlds and narratives.
Born and raised East of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music as modern-day troubadours. They are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats, and powerful rhymes documenting stories of a community seeking to ‘build a world where many worlds fit.’
Friday, May 2
Bankhead Theater
2400 First Street
Livermore, CA 94550
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Show notes:
- Livermore Valley Arts performances are generally approximately 90 minutes, in addition to a 20 minute intermission.
Lobby doors open 1 hour before showtime, with theater seating open 30 minutes before curtain.
(Run times subject to change.) - Especially for our community, $25 seats are available in the front row. Order by phone only. Call the box office at 925.373.6800 for availability.
Biography:
Unique. Angeleno. Mishmash.
Las Cafeteras have taken the music scene by storm with their infectious live performances and have crossed many genres and borders along the way.
Their electric sound & energy has taken them around the world, playing shows from Bonnaroo to the Hollywood Bowl, WOMAD New Zealand to Montreal Jazz, & beyond!
Born and raised East of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music as modern-day troubadours. They are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats, and powerful rhymes documenting stories of a community seeking to ‘build a world where many worlds fit.’
From Afro-Mexican to Americana, from Soul to Son Jarocho, from Roots to Rock and Hip Hop, Las Cafeteras take folk music to the future.
Las Cafeteras honor the past by using electrifying traditional instrumentation like the 8 string Jarana, 4 string Requinto, Quijada (donkey jawbone) and Tarima (a wooden platform). Las Cafeteras sing in 5 distinct languages, English, Spanish, Spanglish, Love and Justice … and they believe everyone understands at least one of those languages.
They’ve performed in the good company of Mexican icons Café Tacuba, Natalia LaFourcade, Lila Downs, Gypsy Kings, Colombian superstar Juanes, Hip Hop artist Common, Los Angeles legends Ozomatli and Los Lobos, performing with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, and many more.
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Meet the Musicians:
Denise Carlos, MSW Vocals, Jarana Primera, Zapateado, Glockenspiel
Hector Flores Vocals, Jarana Tercera, Zapateado
Daniel Joel Jesus French Vocals, Jarana Segunda, Keys
Jose Guadalupe Cruz Cano Drums, Cajon
Leah Rose Gallegos Vocals, Quijada, Percussion, Zapateado
David Jesus Flores Requinto.
Friday, May 2
Bankhead Theater
2400 First Street
Livermore, CA 94550
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