Event

VOZ ALTA: La Gloria

VOZ ALTA is an evening of music and poetry that celebrates the Latino American experience through poetic narratives that feature the lives of Portland's Latino LGBTQ community, performed by actors and orchestrated live with Latin American folk songs. It is the opening event for Portland Latino Gay Pride 2014 with pre-show reception hosted by La Bonita.

Written and produced by Joaquin Lopez, this year's VOZ ALTA spotlights community members who have found empowerment through music and the music of language--poetry. Featured stories include musician Edna Vazquez, poet Luna Flores, and father and son songwriters Joaquin and Salvador Lopez.

Performers includes seasoned Latina actors Nurys Herrera and Nelda Reyes with newcomer Izzy Ventura from Equity Foundation. Susana Jacobo from the renegade Latin American folk outfit Bajo Salario is musical director.

VOZ ALTA: La Gloria will present at Q Center (4115 N Mississippi) Friday July 25th. Doors open at 7pm. Show begins at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10.

Funded in part by the Regional Arts and Culture Council, Multnomah County Cultural Coalition and the Oregon Cultural Trust.

VOZ ALTA is all ages with parental discretion, suitable for youth 13 yrs and older. The performance includes adult language and themes.