Day of The Dead Afro-Latin Festival

Los Chavos proudly present the 4th edition of the Day of The Dead Afro-Latin Festival! 6pm - Friday November 6th @ Teatro Vivaldi (ANU) 4pm - Saturday November 7th @ Croatian Club (TURNER) Over two nights in November, Canberra will be treated to a stellar line-up of musicians & dancers from around the country who come together to showcase the deep cultural links that unite Latin America and Africa. United under the theme of the 3000 year old Mexican tradition of “Day of the Dead” which celebrates friends and family members who have departed - the weekend is divided into two separate and unique nights: November 6th - Friday – Acoustica! Friday night will be a night dedicated to the human voice and the melodic vibes of the guitar; hosted in the intimate Teatro Vivaldi at the ANU campus. A sit down evening of acoustic Afro-Latin music and poetry headlined by the Oscar Jimenez Trio and a host of local artists, poets and musicians. This will be an over 18+ event and is an intimate and special way to prepare and reflect for the festivities the next day. Born and Raised in Colombia, and best known as the front man of the ARIA nominated Latin Rock band WATUSSI, Oscar is an experienced performer of many styles whose music is on the vanguard, crafting a cross-cultural sound that mirrors his geographical journey. From Caribbean and South American traditional songs to reggae, funk and Latin jazz with a modern tip Listen to his music here: http://oscarjimenez.bandcamp.com/album/distancia View a video of Oscar in amazing acoustic mode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5e7y5KDtI0 Proudly supported by ANCLAS, BMA Magazine and Canberra YHA.