[musical] Riding the Currents of the Wilding Wind // San Jose
Created by musical director Martha Gonzalez of the GRAMMY Award winning band Quetzal.
In collaboration with Alpert Award winning interdisciplinary artist Virginia Grise and directed by Kendra Ware.
8pm on Sept. 27-28
2pm on Sept. 29
MACLA, 510 S. 1st St, San Jose.
Reserved seating is $45; general admittance is $30 ($10 for students). maclaarte.org
MACLA presents Riding the Currents of the Wilding Wind, stories and songs from the epic novel Their Dogs Came with Them by Helena María Viramontes.
Performance created by Martha Gonzalez and Virginia Grise. Directed by Kendra Ware. Riding the Currents of the Wilding Wind delves into themes of gentrification, identity, and the quest to find one’s place in the world.
This immersive theatrical concert blends storytelling and live music, drawing directly from the epic novel Their Dogs Came with Them by Helena María Viramontes.
The performance features an eclectic mix of Mexican and Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz, funk, rock, and gospel, brought to life by MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient Martha Gonzalez, Tylana Renga Enomoto and Juan Perez from the GRAMMY Award winning band Quetzal, alongside actor Lulu Matute. Don’t miss this chance to witness a fusion of literature and music!
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Friday, September 27, 2024 – Doors: 7:30 PM | Show: 8:00 PM Saturday, September 28, 2024– Doors: 7:30 PM | Show: 8:00 PM Sunday, September 29, 2024 (Matinée) – Doors: 1:30 PM | Show: 2:00 PM
Tickets: $45 Reserved Seating $30 General Admission $10 Students Run Time: approximately 60 minutes.
