Las Migas: Flamenco & Mediterranean music // Berkeley
Las Migas brings their Latin Grammy award-winning flamenco back to the Freight!
This all-female quartet ignites traditional flamenco with jazz, classical, and Manouche rhythms, creating an irresistible fusion that demands movement.
November 24th at 7pm.
Freight & Salvage.
2020 Addison Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-2020
info@freightandsalvage.org
The dance floor will be open all night as Carolina La Chispa lends passionate vocals to the twin guitars of Marta Robles and Alicia Grillo, and the free-form violin of Roser Loscos. Their latest album, Rumberas presents different styles of Rumba and pays tribute to iconic musical artists such as Rosario, Lola Flores or Celia Cruz.
- DANCE FLOOR OPEN!
- Please Note: With chairs removed to make a dance floor, a ticket guarantees admission but does not guarantee seating.
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About Las Migas:
Las Migas, the empowered female quartet who have been recognized worldwide for their flamenco and Mediterranean music, are entering the final months of 2024 with much to celebrate. After receiving the news of their 2024 Latin Grammy nomination in the Best Flamenco Album category, the talented group is now preparing to kick off their highly anticipated U.S. tour.
Known for their eclectic but powerful style that fuses rumba, flamenco, fusion, world music, and traditional music, Las Migas have been an inspiring, unstoppable force in Latin music for more than two decades and are one of the Spanish bands with the most significant presence internationally. With six studio albums under their belt, they have collaborated with a range of stars such as Estrella Morente, Silvia Perez Cruz, Viva Suecia, and Loli Molina, among others. They have performed in more than 50 countries, including The United States, Indie, France, Egypt, Mexico, Cuba, Italy, Hong Kong, and Morocco, making appearances on some of the most important stages in the world.
The groupâs Latin Grammy nomination this year is the third of their career, following nominations in 2016 and 2022, both also in the Best Flamenco Album category. Las Migas took home the trophy in 2022 in recognition of their bold album âLibres,â which incorporated influences from styles like country, pop, and urban music while maintaining the flamenco essence that has continued to bring them worldwide acclaim.
âRumberas,â Las Migasâ sixth studio album, is a statement-making project that reclaims this international music genre, transcending styles and borders. During their U.S. tour this fall, the band will take fans on an exciting journey through its captivating tracklist, treating audiences across America to thrilling nights of exceptional music that they wonât soon forget. Tickets are available now at (insert ticket link).
Following their U.S. tour, Las Migas will continue promoting âRumberasâ with extraordinary shows around the globe.
