Día de los Muertos

The TSO concludes ¡Fiesta Latina! with a Día de los Muertos concert. Rooted in Mexican culture, Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a centuries-old holiday honoring ancestors and loved ones who have passed. Families create ofrendas (altars) with photos, candles, and keepsakes to welcome their spirits back. The concert opens with Venezuelan composer Inocente Carreño’s Margariteña, written to celebrate his homeland. Later, singer and songwriter Edna Vazquez performs original compositions including Sola Soy and Sana, along with cultural favorites such as Bésame Mucho and others. Vazquez wi