LA SANTA CECILIA “La Santa Cecilia exemplifies the modern-day creative hybrid of Latin culture, rock and world music. The group draws inspiration from all over the world, utilizing Pan-American rhythms including cumbia, bossa-nova, rumba, bolero, tango, jazz and klezmer music. Their unique sounds and the experience of their colorful, passionate performances continues to captivate both loyal fans and new listeners. Named after the patron saint of music, La Santa Cecilia is composed of accordionist and requinto player Jose ‘Pepe’ Carlos, bassist Alex Bendaña, percussionist Miguel ‘Oso’ Ramirez, and vocalist ‘La Marisoul.’With a captivating voice that sings about love, loss, and everyday struggles, the band has become the voice of a new bicultural generation in the United States, fully immersed in modern music, but always close to their Latin American influences and Mexican heritage”.
CHAVELA “Chavela is a music project led by San Antonio, Texas based singer and songwriter, Isabel Paillao. Inspired by music native to her hometown like Chicano soul, Tejano, and Americana, Chavela (the Mexican nickname for “Isabel”) has developed an original, soulful sound supported by her honest lyricism and a timeless band, performing all around the San Antonio area since 2018”.
