La Vida Yaya

This just in. Quetzal, Nortec Collective, K-Paz de la Sierra, and Mariachi Reina de Los Angeles perform at El Grito on the steps of LA City Hall tonight. Festivities start at 7pm but arrive early to get a good spot. Thousands of people are expected. Read all about the event here: http://blogdowntown.com/2009/09/4676-city-updates-el-grito-sound Some background on el Grito de Dolores here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grito_de_Dolores http://www.sanmiguelguide.com/tour-el-grito.htm

In celebration of the 199th Anniversary Celebration of Mexican Independence, the Viva Mexico Festival LA will introduce and showcase the rich cultural and artistic works unique to Mexico to Los Angeles audiences from September 16-20th, 2009. www.vivamexicofestla.com