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Dia De Los Muertos Concert with Edna Vazquez

Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with AUTHENTIC Mexican music and culture.

Edna Vazquez is a fearless singer, songwriter and guitarist whose powerful voice and musical talent transcend the boundaries of language to engage and uplift her audience. She grew up in Jalisco, Mexico the same place that gave birth to mariachi music. The style was traditionally reserved for men, but Vazquez has forged her own brilliant musical path to become one of the first female mariachi vocalists and vihuela players in the Pacific Northwest. Her original material is a creative melting pot and her vocal range allows her to seamlessly paint an intersection of folk, rock, pop and R&B. Edna's passion for music and performance grew from her bicultural roots and, with songs deeply rooted in universal human emotion, she has traveled far and wide spreading her message of light, love and cultural healing.

Edna is currently performing with her band in support of her most recent release, "Sola Soy," and writing new music for an album to be released in 2018. The Edna Vazquez Band features William Seiji Marsh on lead guitar (Lost Lander, Cherry Poppin Daddies), Gil Assayas on keys (GLASYS), Jason Krivo Flores on bass and guitar (Vagabond Opera, Taarka) and Jesse Brooke on drums and percussion (Trio Subtonic).

Pre-Concert Networking Reception at 2 pm!

The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host a pre-concert networking reception with Mexican hors d'oeuvres; photographer Layne Anderson will give a brief presentation titled, "The Elegant Skull: Day of the Dead Imagery from Posada to Kahlo."

The event presents an entertaining opportunity for those of Mexican and Latin American heritage to share the colorful, soulful arts of their cultures and the Day of the Dead holiday with all of the Pittsburgh community; business associates, families and people of all backgrounds are encouraged to attend.