Mexico @ SFJAZZ Center (Natalie Lafourcade, La Santa Cecilia, Libertad, Flaco Jimenez) // San Francisco
SFJAZZ is proud to present these great artists from Mexico!
Mexico at SFJAZZ Center with Natalie Lafourcade, La Santa Cecilia, Libertad, Flaco Jimenez in July.
Schedule:
Natalia Lafourcade – Songs of Agustín Lara
Thursday, July 23, 7:30pm
SFJAZZ Center
A three-time Latin GRAMMY winner and the most celebrated singer to emerge from the Mexican pop scene in recent years, Natalia Lafourcade presents the West Coast premiere of her tribute to the renowned Mexican actor and songwriter Agustín Lara. A beguiling young vocalist who brings an irresistible sense of joy to her music, Lafourcade is equally at home with modern radio-friendly pop and more folkloric settings that highlight the depth of her expressiveness.
La Santa Cecilia
Friday, July 24, 7:30pm
SFJAZZ Center
GRAMMY winner La Santa Cecilia is on a meteoric rise as one of the most visible and acclaimed Latin bands to emerge from the L.A. music scene in recent years, bringing universal songs of love, loss and heartbreak to audiences worldwide.
Tania Libertad - A Tribute to Chavela Vargas
Saturday, July 25, 7:00pm & 9:30pm
SFJAZZ Center
Peruvian superstar Tania Libertad presents her loving tribute to influential vocalist Chevala Vargas, whose songs of defiance and triumph broke down borders throughout the Americas. Peruvian superstar Tania Libertad presents her loving tribute to influential vocalist Chavela Vargas, whose songs of defiance and triumph broke down borders throughout the Americas. Bestowed with the honor of Comendadora by the Peruvian government and named both a member of the Order of Rio Branco by the government of Brazil and a UNESCO Ambassador for Peace, Libertad’s Latin American stardom is difficult to overstate.
Tex-Mex Superstars
Flaco Jiménez and Max Baca
Sunday, July 26, 7:30pm
SFJAZZ Center
The foremost living ambassador of Tex-Mex music, accordionist Flaco Jiménez has transcended the limits of the conjunto style, collaborating with artists including the Rolling Stones and Carlos Santana. He is joined by 12-string guitarist Max Baca, celebrating their new album, Legends & Legacies.