Chilean songstress, performer, activist, and pianist Francisca Valenzuela is a force of nature. She has been at the forefront of indie music and conversations that give visibility to feminine voices. Also performing is special guest Renee Goust, a Mexican-American singer-songwriter who skillfully reframes traditional Mexican music to be more inclusive. Boyle Heights based DJ Que Madre will be opening with her lively mix of hip hop, r&b, cumbia, reggaeton, world tunes & more.
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Composer, entrepreneur and bilingual singer, Francisca Valenzuela is one of the most active representatives of Chilean pop in the world. The promising start of her career in 2007 with the hit single "Dulce", was only surpassed by a constant recognition in the music world where she has two platinum albums, a Latin Grammy nomination and her collaborations with artists such as U2, Miguel Bosé, Pablo Alborán, Mon Laferte, Natalia Lafourcade and Pedro Aznar, among others. Her discography has been produced independently through her own record label Frantastic Records: "Muérdete la lengua" (2007), "Buen Soldado" (2011) -both platinum albums- and “Tajo Abierto” (2014). Her 2020 album “La Fortaleza” received great reviews among fans and critics and she builds upon that momentum with the release of her latest LP “Vida Tan Bonita.” Francisca is also founder and director of the festival and feminist, inclusive and interdisciplinary platform Ruidosa, which seeks social and cultural transformation through the empowerment of women in the creative industries. Francisca Valenzuela is currently a Sony Music artist.
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Neo-folk artist Renee Goust, who grew up on the US/Mexico border, writes bilingual songs about gender equality, queer experiences, immigration, and other social justice issues to champion communities that have been under-represented in Latin folk. Her songs “La cumbia feminazi” and “Querida muerte (No nos maten)” are being used as agents for social change in feminist marches throughout Latin America and Spain.
Renee Goust was awarded the NYFA's Women’s Fund Grant in 2020, with which she produced “Resister”- a work of 8 original songs by, for, and about women and non-binary folks. She has performed in Europe, North America and South America, appearing on renowned stages such as Lincoln Center, Guggenheim Museum, and Mexico’s El Cantoral. Renee has been featured on Billboard, NPR’s Latino USA, and Spain’s El Pais, and more. She has composed original music for films by Disney & WeTransfer. Renee was selected as a 2021-2022 Cultural Ambassador for the US by American Music Abroad.
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DJ Que Madre is a Los Angeles based DJ and mother. She began collecting vinyl records in her early 20's to connect with her upbringing in East Los Angeles, primarily focusing on lowrider oldies and soul. She joined the all women-of-color vinyl collective, Chulita Vinyl Club, in 2014 and since then has cultivated a musical style and vibe of her own. Que Madre is a regular in the Los Angeles DJ scene and has several residencies around town where she plays a mix of hip hop, r&b, cumbia, reggaeton, world tunes & more. She most recently had the opportunity to perform at Dodgers Stadium and the Banc of California Stadium for LA's new women's professional soccer team. By day, she works as a Project Director at a local non-profit where she focuses on increasing equitable mobility needs to communities of color throughout Los Angeles County. You can keep a lookout where she'll be dj'ing next by staying up to date on her instagram where she posts a calendar of dj gigs every month.
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