All-female Baja California Authors Talk and Concert with Mixe singer María Reyna.
Join us for an incredible event. Enjoy The festival de octubre concert featuring María Reyna, a classical trained soprano from the Mixe region of Oaxaca, México as she shares her culture through the sounds of her language. Reyna sings popular songs and well known classical music translated into Mixe. Join us in experiencing Reyna’s beautiful music during a high level performance where the Mixe language makes this event a most unique experience. The event begins at 2:00 p.m. with presentations by female, Baja California born, authors, Mónica Elizabeth González Rameño and Priscila Rosas Martínez, both recipients of the Arts & Culture Award from the Secretary of Culture in Baja California for their short story “Inevitable” and the novel “Una Peluca Rubia”. They will discuss their works. The presentation will be followed by María Reyna’s concert at 3:00 PM.
Program Agenda 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM - Presentations by authors Mónica Elizabeth González Rameño & Priscila Rosas Martínez followed by a brief moderated talk.
Intermission (15 minutes)
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Mixe concert with María Reyna
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
UC San Diego Park & Market
1100 Market St.
San Diego, CA
Sunday, October 8 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM