JACKSON, Wyo. — Center for the Arts announces La China Sonidera of Oaxaca, Mexico, will perform at The Center on Saturday, Sept. 20. This unique offering will bring modern Cumbia musicians from Oaxaca, Mexico, to The Center Theater. This is La China Sonidera’s first performance in the U.S.
La China Sonidera – 8 p.m. | Saturday, September 20
Tickets are on sale now for La China Sonidera! Traveling to the Tetons from Oaxaca, Mexico, for a rare U.S. performance, La China Sonidera’s music has roots in Cumbia’s sounds, seasoned with touches of rock, hip-hop, and funk that incorporate a brass section. They play The Center Theater on Saturday, Sept. 20. La China Sonidera’s lyrics range from humorous themes from the popular Mexican imagination to compositions of a social and protest nature, without losing that spicy flavor that is a defining feature. The band is a reflection of the eclectic and multicultural society of Oaxaca.
La China Sonidera have over a decade of experience and are established as one of Oaxaca’s favorite bands. Their energetic Cumbia music leads to all-night parties and spontaneous dancing. The band notes that the people of their home city are known “as party animals,” which has contributed to the success of their music.
“We are thrilled to bring a unique cultural offering to Jackson this fall with La China Sonidera,” says Oona Doherty, Creative Initiatives Director. “The Center’s team and the management for La China have worked hard to secure visas and make travel arrangements to bring a special night of music from Oaxaca to Wyoming.”
This presentation of authentic Cumbia music in Wyoming is made possible with support from Innovaciones Alhumbra.
Tickets start at $8 (including all service fees) and are on sale now. All programming at The Center is made possible and kept affordable through the generosity of donors and sponsors.
The Center’s website now features a button in the top-right corner that allows users to view the entire site in Spanish. Other upcoming Spanish language events at The Center:
- Friday, September 19: The Center Theater Gallery Opening: Záira Avalos Celebrating the People and Culture of Oaxaca
- Sunday, October 19: El Laberinto del Coco, 14-piece Puerto Rican band led by percussionist Hector “Coco” Barez.
- Friday, January 23: Mariachi Garabaldi de Jamie Cuéllar: A Discovery! Series Production. Founded in 1994 by Jaime Cuéllar, Mariachi Garibaldi’s commitment to providing a quality representation of the mariachi genre has propelled them into becoming one of Los Angeles’ most recognized Mariachis.
The Center prices tickets based on the cost of bringing excellent and diverse acts to The Center Theater. All programming at The Center is made possible through the generosity of donors and sponsors.
