Music Under Glass: Rosalba Valdez y Los Valientes
August 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
*Registration for this performance will open on August 1, 2024; the link will be added here*
Garfield Park Conservatory’s Music Under Glass summer concert series returns with an exciting lineup of 3 phenomenal West Side artists!
Rosalba Valdez and her eight-piece band perform “Yo Soy Mexicana.” Showcasing music from her debut EP and her upcoming self-titled album, Rosalba’s band is reminiscent of captivating performances by the famous and beloved, Selena Quintanilla and mainstream artists such as Becky G. With a social justice component to her music, Rosalba’s bilingual lyrics promote healing and empowerment for her community through upbeat and danceable Latin rhythms.
Tickets: Free with registration. Space is limited; if you register and can no longer make it, please let us know so we can open up the ticket to someone else.
Accommodations: If you’d like to request accommodations, please email Bendi at bqian@garfieldpark.org. On the registration form, there is also a spot to indicate if you’d like to request an accommodation. Please submit requests at least 72 hours prior to the start of the program.
About Rosalba Valdez:
Rosalba Valdez is a Mexican-American singer from Chicago currently working on her debut, self-titled album. Since releasing her debut EP, “Yo Soy Mexicana,” in November of 2019, Rosalba has performed all over the city with her band, “Los Valientes,” at different venues and cultural events. Most notably, Rosalba performed for the SELENA Tribute Concert hosted by the National Museum of Mexican Art at the Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park in 2023.
Rosalba grew up in an activist environment, regularly singing and playing guitar for Sunday church services, community events, rallies, and more, learning about the power and importance of music for creating positive social change. Her latest singles, “Mamá,” “LUCHA DE FAMILIAS,” and “She’s Living in Sanctuary,” have diverse styles ranging from mariachi to polka to Latin pop, yet have similar themes of healing and empowerment for her community. Rosalba’s music showcases a variety of Latin genres with a bilingual lyrical component due to her Chicanx background.
