Ballard Civic Orchestra: Dia de Muertos – Roots & Traditions
Free (RSVP required; donations appreciated)
Edvard Grieg — Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46
Joaquín Garzón — Selected works
Join Paula Madrigal and the Ballard Civic Orchestra for Orquesta Northwest's annual Dia de Muertos Concierto on Thursday, November 2nd at 6pm at the National Nordic Museum in Ballard. Featuring music by special guests Trio Guadalevin and soprano Viviana Garza, dance performances by Bailadores de Bronce and Joyas Mestizas, and artwork by Maria G. Casey, Dia de Muertos is an opportunity to honor our ancestors and loved ones with the community. The Day of the Dead is a deeply rooted Mexican cultural tradition that honors the deceased and celebrates the lives of those who have passed away. Bring photos of those who have passed, and place them on the Altar de Muertos that will be present in the concert hall during the event.
About Trío Guadalevín
A unique collaboration between a folklorist from Mexico City, a lute/oud/guitar player specializing in the early music of Europe, and a globe-traveling percussionist and arts educator, Trío Guadalevín explores the musical dialogue between Indigenous, European, and African cultures that define Latin American identity. With memorable stories and an incredible array of instruments from the Americas, Africa, and Europe, the trio weaves together a tapestry of music, languages, culture, history, and geography. They move seamlessly between the past and present, employing a mix of contemporary, folkloric, and historic melodies sung in Spanish, Zapotec, and Ladino, which ride on rhythms from the Afro-Indigenous son jarocho to the Italian tarantella and Moroccan shabia.
https://www.facebook.com/TrioGuadalevin/About Bailadores de Bronce
Bailadores de Bronce promotes the beauty and richness of Mexican traditions through music and dance in the Pacific Northwest. We create a bridge of understanding among all people by sharing our culture, preserving our traditions and instilling pride in our youth.
https://bailadoresdebronce.org/