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Latin Guide Mar. 13-19
Southern California's rich Latin culture comes alive with these great events compiled by Maryl Celiz at HOY, the Spanish language newspaper.
Already legends in their native Peru for more than 35 years, this vibrant song and dance ensemble achieved international fame after they were featured on David Byrne's Luaka Bop compilation, "Afro-Peruvian classics: The Soul of Black Peru." Defining the infectious grooves, melodic guitar and passionate singing of Afro-Peruvian music, the group is credited with reviving Peru's traditional music and igniting the Afro-Peruvian dance craze, and regularly performs to sold-out crowds in concert halls from New York to Los Angeles. Described by the Los Angeles Times as a "non-stop carnival of rhythm," Peru Negro returns to UCLA Live in a spectacle of celebratory dance and live music, performing new songs from its highly anticipated follow-up to 2004's Grammy-nominated album, "Jolgorio." March 15, 8 p.m. Royce Hall, UCLA, enter through Royce Drive on Sunset Boulevard. $24-$48. 310-825-2101
The King of Jaripeo and singer of the classic hit, "Secreto de Amor," presents his latest ranchera and grupera songs. March 15-16, 8:15 p.m. Honda Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. $80-$125. 818-622-4440
Featuring the ska sounds of Bohunks, reggae vibe of Mayaztek, afro-beats of CAVA, the Latin rock of Roxing Cafe and fusion rapcore of Aztlan Underground. March 20, 8 p.m. House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Free. 323-810-1148
Two complimentary group exhibitions featuring 15 contemporary artists and 15 Chicano artists, including Carlos Almaraz, Judy Baca, Chaz Bojorquez, David Botello, Jose Lozano and George Yepes. On view through March 22. Patricia Correia Gallery, 2525 Michigan Avenue, E-2. Free. 310-264-1760
Play based on the award winning novel from Gabriel Garcia Marquez called “The Incredible and Sad Tale of Innocent Erendira and Her Heartless Grandmother.” Presented in English and Spanish by the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts, "Erendira" is a the story of a 14 year old girl who lives in a Latin American home with her bewitched grandmother. Adapted and directed by Alejandra Flores. Through March 23, various times. Teatro Carmen Zapata, 421 North Avenue 19, Los Angeles. $25-$30. 323-225-4044
Selection of 25 works from the permanent collection at MoLAA which explore the meanings and the differences between the urban and rural landscapes of Latin America. Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach. On view through June 29. $5-$7.50. 562-437-1689 www.molaa.org.
Brick fragments, driftwood and abandoned furniture are just some of the items that the Los Angeles-based artist uses in this sprawling solo show. Exhibit of billboards created by the artist. LaxArt Gallery, 2640 S. La Cienega, Los Angeles. On view through March 19. Free. 310-559-0166.
Works of the Mexican artist on view in "The Goat’s Dance: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide," a presentation featuring more than 160 pictures of Juchitan, the Mexican-American border and East Los Angeles over three decades. The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. On view through April 18, 2008. Free. 310-440-7300.
