La Perla is the all-female powerhouse hailing from Bogotá, Columbia. Founded in 2014 by Karen Forero, Giovanna Mogollón and Diana Sanmiguel, and inspired by traditional folklore and spirituality, La Perla’s sound plays homage to their native roots while challenging the status quo. Hypnotic, percussion-forward rhythms are the backdrop for their politically charged lyrics centered on feminism and Indigenous struggles.
Meridian Brothers is the musical project of Colombian musician, composer, and producer Eblis Álvarez. Known for its eclectic and experimental sound, they blend traditional cumbia and vallenato with psychedelic rock, jazz, and tropical influences, all while weaving together fantasy and undeniable technical skills.
Evening Schedule:
Doors open at 6:00 pm. Concertgoers should arrive early to eat, drink, shop, and see current exhibitions. While relaxing in the Skirball's hillside courtyard before the concert, enjoy a DJ set.
7:00–7:45 pm: La Perla
7:45–8:15 pm: Intermission/Changeover
8:15–9:30 pm: Meridian Brothers
About the Artists:
“La Perla, that powerful ensemble from Bogotá, represent the ultimate Colombian folkloric and contemporary girl power trio.” —Vice
La Perla is an all-female powerhouse of researchers, singers, and instrumentalists Karen Forero, Giovanna Mogollón, and Diana Sanmiguel, all hailing from Bogotá, Colombia. The group was founded in 2014 after years of individual experience interpreting gaitas, hand drums, and folk singing. In 2015 they won first prize at the Festival de Gaitas de Ovejas—a legendary Gaita contest/festival in Sucre, Colombia—becoming only the second female artists to win in its thirty-year history and the first artists from Bogotá. Two years later they began touring internationally, with a first visit to Mexico and eventually to Chile, the US, and Europe where they have continued to visit with their powerful live show. Inspired by traditional South American folklore and spirituality, La Perla’s sound plays homage to its native roots while challenging the paternalistic status quo. Hypnotic, percussion-forward rhythms are the backdrop for their politically charged lyrics centered on feminism and Indigenous struggles.
Colombian guitarist and composer Eblis Alvarez started Meridian Brothers twenty years ago as a vehicle for his own experimental music. Over the years, the group has evolved into a five-piece band focused on reinterpreting all manners of Latin Tropical styles with a strong psychedelic and experimental sensibility. The Meridian Brothers’ music uses popular Latin American rhythms, augmented by sampling techniques, elaborate effect processing, and Eblis’s quirky and theatrical vocals, which channel imaginary characters with both pathos and humor. Eblis Alvarez has been an intricate part of the new generation of Colombian musicians who have been instrumental in re-inventing Colombia’s rich panoply of tropical styles, bringing them firmly into the twenty-first century, but retaining a sense of fun and celebration that remains essential to the music.
Pricing and Details:
Sunset Concerts are FREE, with walk-up tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Parking:
$20 upon arrival
Carpooling, ridesharing, and Metro are encouraged.
Street parking is strictly prohibited.
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