Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara is an innovative partnership between UCSB Arts & Lectures and the Marjorie Luke Theatre which permits both presenters to bring to Santa Barbara international artists of the highest stature that neither could present on its own. This free concert series presents culturally relevant programming for the Spanish-speaking communities of Santa Barbara County. From mariachi and son jarocho to chicano sounds and folkloric dance, this concert series has engaged Santa Barbara’s Spanish speaking community like no other. Past artists include, Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Perla Batalla, Quetzal, Grandeza Mexicana, Tlen Huicani, Los Cojolites, and many more
2011/2012 Season
All Friday night shows will be at Isla Vista School at 7:00 PM.
All Saturday night shows will be at Guadalupe City Hall, Guadalupe, at 7:30 PM.
All Sunday night shows will be at The Marjorie Luke Theatre at 7:00 PM.
Show dates and descriptions:
1. September 16-18 2011
Chino Espinoza y Los Duenos del Son
Los Angeles’ hottest salsa big band- Originally from Costa Rica, Chino was the lead singer in L.A.‘s well-known salsa band Son Mayor for many years. Supported by Dimelo Records, he formed Los Dueños del Son with his brother Cesar, master timbalero, and the band leader. Trombones and flute add heat and spice to the great percussion and vocals on their Dimelo releases, “Pura Vida” and “Maria,” which have launched the band into the busiest schedule on the L.A. salsa scene.
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2. October 21-23 2011
Valente Pastor
He began his career as a soloist with a women’s mariachi ensemble in the Mexican state of Jalisco. He moved to television at the invitation of comedian Eduardo Manzano, later becoming a regular on popular shows such as Siempre en Domingo, México Mágico, Hoy mismo, Pacatelas, Ándale en vivo, Animal Nocturno, Bohemios and many others. His film credits include performances with Yolanda del Río, Mario Almada, Lina Santos Irma Dorantes, Carlos Ignacio el Cuervo and many others. He has recorded for RCA Victor, Golden and Continental, including 15 albums as one of the Three Mexican Tenors with Alberto Ángel “El Cuervo” and Humberto Cravioto.
3. January 20-22 2012
Los Soneros del Tesechoacán
Composed of three generations of musicians, singers and dancers, Los Soneros del Tesechoacán will perform traditional son jarocho from the region of the Tesechoacán River, which marks the border between the Mexican states of Veracruz and Oaxaca. The group was the subject of the 2007 documentary The Sound of the River directed by Inti Cordera. Los Soneros del Tesechoacán’s visit will be a unique occasion for Santa Barbara audiences to experience performance and share the culture of these masters who rarely visit the United States.:
4. March 23-25 2012
Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano
The Grammy Award-Winning Los Angeles-based mariachi ensemble returns to our series!
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5. April 20-22 2012
Grandeza Mexicana
This Folk Ballet Company, was founded by Jose Vences in September 2003 with the intention of advancing the field of Mexican folk ballet and building the public’s appreciation for the diversity and depth of Mexican culture by presenting high-quality dance productions. ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! previously hosted Grandeza Mexicana in February 2008.
Viva el Arte is sponsored in part by:
James Irvine Foundation
California Arts Council/Department of Justice Music Presenting Grant
The National Endowment for the Arts
Hutton Foundation
Montecito Bank & Trust
UCSB Office of Academic Preparation
Santa Barbara County Arts Commission
The Marjorie Luke Theatre’s Dreier Family Rent Subsidy Fund
The Best Western Beachside inn
Pacificia Suites
Santa Barbara Latino
Santa Barbara Independent
Radio Bronco 107.7fm
Univision
co-presented by
Marjorie Luke Theatre
The Guadalupe Arts & Education Center
Isla Vista Youth Projects
UCSB Arts & Lectures in collaboration with the Isla Vista After School Grant
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