Las Cafeteras – Canceled

¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’s Las Cafeteras performances canceled in accordance with the California Department of Public Health’s updated policy on gatherings

We have been carefully following the rapidly-changing news about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Late last night, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California public health officials issued an updated policy on large gatherings to protect public health and slow the spread of COVID-19. The state’s public health experts have determined that large gatherings should be postponed or canceled across the state at this time. In light of this development, we have canceled the upcoming ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! performances by Las Cafeteras on Fri., March 13 at 7 p.m. at Isla Vista School, Sat., March 14 at 7 p.m. at Guadalupe City Hall and Sun., March 15 at 7 p.m. at The Marjorie Luke Theatre.

We make this decision with the safety and health of our community as our top priority. The well-being of our audience, artists, staff, and community is paramount during this time, and we hope these actions will make a meaningful difference as we all face this together.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Hemos estado siguiendo cuidadosamente las noticias que cambian rápidamente sobre el nuevo coronavirus (COVID-19). Anoche, el gobernador Gavin Newsom, anunció que funcionarios de salud pública de California han publicado una póliza actualizada sobre grandes reuniones para proteger la salud pública y frenar la propagación de COVID-19. Los expertos en salud pública del estado han determinado que las grandes reuniones deben posponerse o cancelarse en todo el estado en este momento. A la luz de este desarrollo, hemos cancelado los próximos eventos de ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! con Las Cafeteras el viernes, 13 de marzo a las 7 p.m. en Isla Vista School, sábado, 14 de marzo a las 7 p.m. en Guadalupe City Hall y el domingo, 15 de marzo a las 7 p.m. en el Marjorie Luke Theatre.

Tomamos esta decisión con la seguridad y la salud de nuestra comunidad como nuestra principal prioridad. El bienestar de nuestra audiencia, artistas, personal y comunidad es primordial durante este tiempo y esperamos que estas acciones hagan una diferencia significativa ya que todos enfrentamos esto juntos. Gracias de antemano por su paciencia y comprensión. 

Born and raised east of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras remix roots music to tell modern day stories with a positive message. Their Afro-Mexican beats, rhythms, and rhymes deliver inspiring lyrics that document the histories of a community seeking love and justice in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. Using traditional Son Jarocho instruments, Las Cafeteras sing in English, Spanish, and Spanglish while adding a remix of sounds, from rock to hip-hop to rancheras, using music as a vehicle to bridge cultures and communities.