Season 1 of the Skirball's music documentary series continues with a dazzling performance by Las Cafeteras, telling modern-day stories of Chicanx life in Southern California. Taking the stage under the stars at the Skirball, the LA favorites deliver their uplifting blend of Afro-Mexican beats, hip-hop, and rancheras. Greeting us from Sao Paulo in a set filmed exclusively for Skirball Stages, Latin Grammy-nominated Xenia França of Brazil invites audiences to soak up the rhythms of Bahia, mixed with a pulsing blend of electronica, jazz, and R&B. Reimagining roots music through the lens of their respective megacities, both musical acts find firm footing in tradition while in constant dialogue with modern-day multiculturalism.
More than a performance, the special takes viewers behind the scenes with the artists for a look at their musical processes, aspirations, and hopes for the future in the midst of a global pandemic.
In 2020, as the global pandemic restricted long-distance travel and large gatherings, the Skirball reimagined its concert format to create the music documentary series Skirball Stages-creating connection near and far through music and storytelling. Season 1 pairs national and international acts originally booked for the Skirball’s Sunset Concerts 2020 season with talents from the local music scene.
Learn more about Las Cafeteras and Xenia França in these insightful “Meet the Musicians” program notes:
www.skirball.org/meet-the-mus....
Watch additional Bonus Tracks from the episode:
Las Cafeteras - “Ya Me Voy” (Bonus Track)
• Las Cafeteras - “Ya Me...
Xenia França - “Miragem” (Bonus Track)
• Xenia França - “Mirage...
Support the artists:
Las Cafeteras: lascafeteras.com/
Xenia França: www.odelia.live/xenia-frana
Skirball Stages: Las Cafeteras and Xenia França is made possible by generous support from:
The Bilger Family
Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture
U.S. Bank
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