BlueShore at CapU presents in partnership with The Rickshaw
Las Cafeteras
With San Pedro Cinco
Saturday, May 11th, 2023
The Rickshaw Theatre
19+
Doors: 7:30pm
Las Cafeteras
Formed in East Los Angeles in 2005, Las Cafeteras mixes Afro-Mexican rhythms with hip-hop, Spanglish pop, R&B, funk, punk and rock – giving their tunes a fierce, raucous energy.
Their mission can be sampled on such strong albums as 2012’s It’s Time and 2017’s Tastes Like L.A. But for the truest taste, the live show is the real deal with this band. They’ve played Montreal and Monterey Jazz Festivals, the Hollywood Bowl and WOMAD. They have shared stages with Ozomatli, Los Lobos, Lila Downs and Gypsy Kings.
The bandmates are all multi-instrumentalists; between them they play several instruments from the son jarocho tradition, such as the quijada (a donkey jawbone) and the jarana (similar to a small guitar) – as well as keyboard, bass, drums and glockenspiel (a surprising addition, but it works). Several members are also accomplished dancers, and they always incorporate exuberant zapateado (a traditional dance style that involves intricate percussive footwork on a wooden platform) into their joyful celebrations.
lascafeteras.com
San Pedro Cinco
Five of Vancouver’s most tasteful and forward-thinking jazz stalwarts have pooled their considerable resources to offer a musical treat to the city. After some regular visits to Costa Rica, group members were inspired to put their own, ‘pure vida’ vibe cumbia, calypso, and other Caribbean and Latin music styles.
Refund Policy
No refunds, unless event is cancelled.
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