Artown Closing Night: Y La Bamba

Wingfield Park South Arlington Avenue, Reno, Nevada, United States

To declare one thematic narrative from Lucha, Y La Bamba's seventh album, would be to chisel away a story within a story within a story into the illusion of something singular. “Lucha is a symbol of how hard it is for me to tackle healing, live life, and be present,” Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos, lead […]

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Artown Cultural Connections: Mariachi Acero De Las Vegas

Wingfield Park South Arlington Avenue, Reno, Nevada, United States

Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas was founded in 2008 by Erik Ramirez. Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas received top accolades as 1st Place Grand National Champions at the 2012 and 2013 Mariachi Nationals hosted by Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez. They also went on to take 1st place at the 2014 Battle of […]

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Artown Cultural Connections: Dobet Gnahore

Wingfield Park South Arlington Avenue, Reno, Nevada, United States

Dobet Gnahoré has proven herself to be a truly special talent. Hailing from Côte d'Ivoire, Dobet is a virtuosic singer, dancer, percussionist, and songwriter who has taken the modern Afropop sounds of her country in exciting new directions. A 2010 GRAMMY winner, Dobet Gnahoré is well - known for her jaw - dropping dance moves, […]

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Artown Native American Celebration: Pamyua

Wingfield Park South Arlington Avenue, Reno, Nevada, United States

Pamyua showcases Inuit culture though music and dance performance. The show is a platform to share indigenous knowledge and history. Their style derives from traditional melodies reinterpreted with contemporary vocalization and instrumentation. Often described as “Inuit Soul Music,” Pamyua has discovered their own genre. Band members are proud to represent Indigenous culture. The group believes […]

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Artown Opening Night: Scythian

Wingfield Park South Arlington Avenue, Reno, Nevada, United States

Washington DC-based Scythian (sith-ee-yin) began over 12 years ago as a bunch of college buddies playing Celtic music in the streets and has grown to be a headliner on the US Celtic Festival Circuit as well as a name in the Bluegrass/Americana Festival Circuit. They found that their brand of high-energy folk music found a […]

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