October 22nd, Saturday / 12-5PM
"Sounds of Solidarity"
Performance at La Michoacana Premium Pilsen
Live Performance by:
Cosmos Ray
Joyful Resistance Choir
Amale - Carlette
Chebaka
Rebel Betty
Rodstars of Rebel Diaz
Chicha Roots
Darius Parker and Vee Armstrong of Luv'n Justice
Live Art by:
Vales Madre
Resistance Bead Work
Wata Beads
Taller Rebelde
La Tribu Artesania
Handrafted by Mz Mr
Eric Von Haynes - Flatlands Press
CONNECTION TO PILSEN:
I, Amara Martin am a lifelong Chicagoan and cultural worker with 10 years working as an artist, educator, organizer and have also lived in Pilsen, my co organizer Isaura Flores was born and raised in Pilsen and is also an artist, educator.
ARTIST BIO AND STATEMENT:
Sounds of Solidarity is a musical and arts showcase that brings together Chicago and Pilsen based Black and Brown artists in order to promote culture and unity.
The series has a goal of increasing dialogue amongst our communities through culture, mutual aid and political education.
ChiResists is an autonomous collective that offers frontline support, programming, cultural events and creative spaces to marginalized communities.