Las Cafeteras
With its roots in community activism and its blend of influences, Las Cafeteras is a band with things to say and a vibrant way of saying them. Las Cafeteras brings together traditional Son Jarocho sounds, Afro-Mexican rhythms, the traditional dance zapateado, and inspiring lyrics—in English, Spanish, and Spanglish—to serve up a music both unique to East LA and universal in its appeal.
This event is part of the Just Living theme semester at the University of Iowa.
Supported, in part, by the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Residency Events
Las Cafeteras will be in Iowa City for a week-long residency, working with a variety of UI classes and student groups. They will also have activities at the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa and at Frida Kahlo Mexican Restaurant in Solon.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Paris Young in advance at (319) 467-4849 or at paris-sissel@uiowa.edu.