Grito de los Dos de Los, (Los Dos – the two – de Los – from Los Angeles. “Los” is Pachuco slang for Los Angeles). The Grito de Dolores ("Cry of/from Dolores") was the battle cry of the Mexican War of Independence, uttered on September 16, 1810, by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Roman Catholic priest from the small town of Dolores, near Guanajuato, Mexico. It's a battle cry against oppression and for liberation.. A split poetry album by Los Angeles Chicano heavyweights, cultural icon Rubén Funkahuatl Guevara & revolutionary poet Matt Sedillo. The album features 15 tracks with 2 tracks that were written and performed by both poets.
Join us for the debut release of Grito de los Dos de Los featuring a special performance with a surprise guest; and a discussion with Chicano poets Rubén & Matt moderated by author Linda Ravenswood. Copies of the vinyl will be on sale at Beyond Baroque’s bookstore.
Limited copies available.
Reception: 7:30 pm Performances: 8pm.