The Cedar Presents
SARA CURRUCHICH with special pre-performance discussion/Q+A
Thursday, March 14th, 2024 / Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 7:30 PM
All Ages
Seated
$23 Advance, $28 Day of Show
This is a seated show with general admission, first-come-first-served seating. The Cedar is happy to reserve seats for patrons who require special seating accommodations. To request seating or other access accommodations, please go to our Access page.
General Admission tickets are available online.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
There is no better way of introducing Sara Curruchich than to say that being a woman in Guatemala is an act of resistance, and being a Mayan Kaqchikel woman as well as an artist is not only a political statement, but an act of defiance.
We are honored to host Sara's Minneapolis debut and celebrate her on our Cedar stage.
"Behind her disarming smile and easy manner, there is a steel to Curruchich that has seen her become known as the voice of indigenous resistance in the face of continued discrimination." - Jack Guy, Sounds and Colours
Sara Curruchich performing live courtesy of sunfestguy’s YouTube Channel.
About Sara Curruchich
Since she began her career as a singer and songwriter in San Juan Comalapa, Sara Curruchich has taken her message to some of Guatemala’s remotest communities, performing in rural communities, as well as well-known theaters and venues. She is also a cultural manager and teaches music workshops in grassroots communities throughout Guatemala.
Her music blends various genres such as rock, folk and traditional Mayan Kaqchikel music. Sara’s strong commitment to historical memory has earned her recognition, not only in the world of art and music, but also in various arenas for debate at a community level. To this day, she has performed in major venues in South America, Central America, North America and Europe. In March 2020, Sara Curruchich performed in Mexico City's Zócalo, during the Tiempo de Mujeres Festival, held as part of International Women's Day, alongside singer/songwriters Ana Tijoux and Mon Laferte.
Sara is a force to be reckoned with, not only in the world of music but also as a passionate advocate for women's rights. Through her powerful lyrics and activism, she has brought attention to the injustices faced by indigenous women and spoken out against gender-based violence and discrimination. As an ambassador for the HeForShe movement with UN Women Guatemala, Sara has traveled to remote areas of the country to use her voice and platform to raise awareness about these critical issues. Her impact has been recognized not only in Guatemala but also internationally. In 2021, she made history by becoming the first recipient of the MIAW Transformer Award at the MTV Millennial Awards in Mexico City, cementing her place as a powerful force for change and equality.
Sara's music is a celebration of indigenous women worldwide, and her album "Mujer Indígena" is a testament to that. With powerful messages and cultural beats, the album features collaborations with renowned artists such as Rosalina Tuyuc, Carmen Cúmez, Lila Downs, Muerdo, and Amparo Sánchez.
In 2022, Sara's "Mujer Indígena" tour took her to 10 countries where she performed in 55 concerts, captivating audiences with her music and message. The year 2023 started with a bang for Sara as she performed at the opening ceremony of the Folk Music Awards in Kansas, USA. She also participated in the Folk Alliance International in February and was selected to perform at the official showcases at the SXSW Festival in Austin, USA in March, cementing her reputation as a rising star in the music industry. Sara continues on, building an ever-growing audience and connecting with more Indigenous brothers and sisters in these new territories.
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