El Gran Convivio Takes Over the Valley

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
PROGRAM #11289 12:00 PM PT

El Gran Convivio Takes Over the Valley. 

For three days, master musicians, artisans, dancers, and tradition bearers from communities across the region brought Fresno to life. Radio Bilingüe was there to broadcast their voices, stories, and sounds — from Chicano, Native American, and Oaxacan expressions to Armenian, Hmong, Afghan, and Punjabi traditions. What does this cultural mosaic reveal about who we are? We revisit conversations and memorable moments from this community celebration.

Guests: Aideed Medina, Fresno Poet Laureate, award-winning spoken word artist and playwright; Members of Las Damas del Valle: Saira Aldaco, Norteño Guitarist and Bajo Quinto Player; Sofía Plummer, Lead Vocalist, Accordionist, and Founder; Yadira Lucatero, Backup Singer and Bassist; Members of Los Hijos de San Juan: Adrián Cruz, guitarist; Rodrigo Ramírez, keyboardist and accordionist; Gerardo Ramírez, band leader; Angel Ramirez, drummer; from Conjunto Califas: Freddie Sáenz, bajo sexto player, backup vocalist, and guitarist – all from the the Great Valley Gathering venue in Fresno, CA.

Photo: Great Valley Gathering

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