Driving the music forward with a remarkable energy of sound, it’s a Kaleidoscope of music all day, every day on KUVO! Today we celebrate the music from Latin America! Welcome, and thank you for joining us. Please know that your support is vital and very much appreciated!

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On Friday, September 6, 2024, Levitt’s Summer Concert Series includes Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra, The Fiesta Colorado Dance Company & Baile Caliente with El Javi.

Mariachi Sol de mi Tierra — Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra was established in 1999. Under the direction of Juventino Romero, a new group was formed through his leadership, musicianship, and determination making his group one of the best mariachis in the United States today. They have accompanied the most famous artists from Mexico and represent the beautiful Mexican culture in the National Western Rodeo and El Grito de Independencia in partnership with the Mexican Culture Center and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra presents a love and passion for their music for all people to enjoy.

Fiesta Colorado Dance Company — The Fiesta Colorado Dance Company is the premier and most recognized Hispanic Dance Company of Colorado Fiesta Colorado celebrates 45 years of Mexican and Spanish dance in Denver. The Fiesta Colorado Dance Company was awarded the Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts in 2006 for its service to the community and for excellence in the preservation of the Hispanic Arts. Artistic Director, Jeanette Trujillo-Lucero has been recognized as an Outstanding Woman of Jefferson County and is considered as a “Living Legend of Dance in Colorado” She received the Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts in 1997 and was featured as one of Colorado’s People in 1995 by the Rocky Mountain News. Most recently, Jeanette received the Latina Trailblazer Award, the Luminaria Recognition Award and the Teaching Artists Award by Think 360 Arts.

El Javi — El Javi is a gifted North American guitarist who fearlessly explores instrumental music, transcending the confines of traditional music genres. His music is a remarkable blend of various styles and techniques that come together to create an Eclectic Spanish Guitar Experience that is truly unique. Beyond his exceptional musicianship, El Javi’s celebration of cultural diversity through music underscores the power of music to transcend language and culture, forging connections and understanding between people of all backgrounds. The Denver based composer, producer and performer incorporates elements of flamenco, progressive rock, classical, folk and world music to shape his compositions. Highlights of his career include supporting act for Ziggy Marley and today’s biggest voice of flamenco Diego El Cigala. He was a featured artist in Coors Light’s national campaign My Climb, My Music and a featured artist at the Guitar: The Instrument that Rocked the World exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. He participated in the International Guitar Festival in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.

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