'More than songs': Corridos concert to be held in Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A escaped performance celebrating the experiences of the Central Valley done the Mexican creation of corridos volition marque its mode to Fresno this December.

Corridos del San Joaquin is simply a performance organized by the Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA) and Radio Bilingüe that showcases the affluent practice of the San Joaquin Valley done the Mexican Ballad contented corridos.

The amusement volition dwell of performances from Las Damas del Valle, Familia Morales, and 10 section finalists from the partnership's Corrido Contest.

“This performance highlights the voices that signifier our portion and inspires america to clasp the shared taste threads that link america all," said Executive Director of ACTA Amy Kitchener.

The assemblage volition perceive the stories reflecting the San Joaquin Valley's taste scenery done the communicative storytelling from section vocalists.

“Corridos are much than songs—they are surviving history, a mode for communities to archer their stories, sphere traditions, and observe identity,” said Kitchener.

The escaped lawsuit is unfastened to the nationalist and volition instrumentality spot Dec. 8 astatine the Roosevelt High School Auditorium successful Fresno. For further information, click here.