The UC Santa Barbara Department of Music presents: Día de la Candelaria, Music from Mexico

When: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 12:00pm

Location: The Music Department’s Outdoor Music Bowl, UC Santa Barbara

Admission is Free

The World Music Series continues with Día de la Candelaria, music from Mexico.

Candlemas in Mexico: Día de la Candelaria, or Candlemas, is celebrated throughout Mexico on February 2nd. It is mainly a religious and family celebration, but in some places, such as Tlacotalpan, Veracruz, it is a major fiesta with bullfights and parades. Mariachi Las Olas de SB will perform some of the music of this region from Mexico and other popular genres.

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