6:00 pm
Opening Ceremony

Gabby Villanueva

Singing powerful songs of immigration, war and unrequited love, this dramatic, charismatic rising performer's music spans pop-rock, ballads, cumbia and modern mariachi.

Visit Gabby Villanueva at www.gabbymusic.com and www.myspace.com/gabyvillanueva

Friday, September 11th

Korean Music Celebration

Korean Music Celebration is co-sponsored in part by the Wilshire Center - Koreatown Neighborhood Council Union.

Saturday, September 12th

Central American Independence Day Celebration

7:00 pm
Celebration Ceremony

7:30 pm
Macondo y sus Latin Brothers

Led by Brigido "Macondo" Chaverra, who sang with the legendary cumbia pioneers La Sonora Dinamita, this Columbian ensamble brings classic salsa in the grand style. Get ready to dance the night away as the Levitt Pavilion – MacArthur Park celebrates Central American Independence.

Visit Macondo y sus Latin Brothers at www.myspace.com/macondoysuslatinbrothers

Partial sponsorship of this event made possible by SALEF – The Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund.

Sunday, September 13th

Mexican Independence Day Celebration

6:30 pm
Celebration Ceremony

7:00 p.m.
Conjunto Hueyapan

Featuring the shimmering, sonorous sound of the guitar-like jarana, the plucked requinto, and the folk harp, the Herrera family ensemble comprised of two generations is dedicated to the son jarocho, a lively, vibrant traditional music of Veracruz, Mexico. 

Come join the celebration of Mexican Independence day and the close of the 2009 Concert Season in the festive style of the fandango (party) jarocho.

Visit the Conjunto Hueyapan at  www.myspace.com/conjuntohueyapandelafamiliaherrera

Conjunto Hueyapan performance and this event made possible through a partnership with the Mexican Consulate General.