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Mariachi singer Edna Vazquez, featured in our November issue, will soon resume her quest for glory on Spanish-language TV. But before she flies away, Luz Elena Mendoza (of Y La Bamba acclaim) has coaxed her to share her traditional flair with the denizens of hipster haunt Holocene. She’ll headline a night that promises to be filled with seasonal skeleton pageantry and ritual Catholic reverence, as well as a parade procession coordinated by Wanderlust circus. Here’s the official announcement from Bambosa Presents:

Day of the Dead celebration

We are all meeting at the Sunnyside Elementary at sundown 5:30pm. Come dressed in black and paint your face like the a skeleton to honor the dead. Bring your candles, sugar skulls, and a picture of your loved ones who have passed away. It will be wise to bring umbrellas just in case it rains that evening! Mariachi Azteca de Oro will be leading the procession at 6pm down the sidewalks of Belmont

We will be walking to the Holocene on 10th and SE Morrison where we will then display our offerings on the altar.
$3/doors 7pm

music/performance 8pm-
A group of Aztecs will be opening up the ceromony with a special traditional dance dedicated for el dia de los muertos, honoring all of the four elements.

8:45-
Edna Vasquez is a powerful singer songwriter from Colima, Mexico. She has a voice that sends chills down your spine. She will be singing her heart, serenading us with old Mexican folk songs from a time long ago.

9:30-
Death Songs call up many traditions in their execution, from call and response reminiscent harmonies to American folk themes and African rhythms, while also always maintaining a unique style all their own. Nick Delff’s songwriting is both tender and heavy, invoking the simultaneous joy and sadness of being alive.

10:15-
Rafa de Alaska y sus Compas! Come and dance your face off with Live cumbia!!

11:30-
Chaach!!! y ¡El Cucuy! are DJ’s specializing in global bass music with heavy latino influence. These guys bring a fresh approach to mixing & know how make you hips shake. Moombahton, Cumbia, Dancehall, 3ball Guarachero expect to hear it all!

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