Morrissey and Joan Jett in DTLA
Thursday, November 1st, 2018 was a big day for Angelenos. As some celebrated the sacred Latin holiday, Dia de los Muertos or the Day of the Dead throughout L.A., others flocked to the Microsoft Theater in DTLA to celebrate with the anticipated performances of icons Joan Jett and Morrissey. As Morrissey tours in Southern California, fresh from a sold out show in Ventura and scheduled to perform in Long Beach over the weekend, it was in Los Angeles where the energy thrived. Fan
PEPE AGUILAR Y EL JARIPEO REGRESAN
Pepe Aguilar y familia reviven la histórica tradición del jaripeo, acompañados por Christian Nodal. Lanzaran Jaripeo Sin Fronteras, una nueva versión del tradicional jaripeo de la familia Aguilar, un espectáculo musical y ecuestre que fue anunciado hoy durante una conferencia de presa en el Staples Center. Producido por CMN Events y OCESA-Seitrack, la gira comienza el 27 de Enero en el Staples Center de Los Angeles. Jaripeo Sin Fronteras presentara a Pepe Aguilar a caballo p
Lila Downs Brings Culture to the Dolby Theater
The Mexican-American singer brought her beautifully cultural performance to The Dolby Theater in the heart of Hollywood on Friday, September 29th, 2017. The colorful stage ensemble included multi-instruments, a mariachi trio and Lila's poetry. Her encouragement in respecting women, our ancestors, our culture and the planet made for a night of enlightenment and awareness. Photos by Laura Pelayo #alternativerock #alternativemusic #Rockalternativo #AlterLatinoMusic #Rockalterlat
The Tree of Life at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
The Day of the Dead was celebrated for the 17th year at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood. Attracting over 40,000 visitors throughout the day, it is the biggest event of its kind in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. One hundred altars spread through the venue, reviving loved ones who have passed away. Aztec Dancers and live music celebrated the deceased. Performances included headliner and Latin Grammy Nominee Julieta Venegas, Buyepongo, Mitre, Alejandro y Mari
A Phenomenon Called Metalachi
It is hard to imagine metal heads listening to mariachi instruments, but at a Metalachi concert, a strange phenomenon happens and all logic and musical rules are bent and broken as cultural and musical barriers disappear. For those who may not know who Metalachi is, they are a band of highly skilled Latino musicians who have combined their love for rock & roll and; of course, mariachi music plus the pomposity of heavy metal a la Kiss, along with makeup and customs and a very
