New Episode of Live @ the Ford to Feature Grammy Award Winning Local Indie Chicano Bands on ursday, May 6

Variedades: The Ballad of Ricardo Flores Mag n is inspired by the Mexican variety shows of 1920 Los Angeles; features performances by Quetzal, Ceci Bastida, Josh Kun, Marisoul Hernandez and The Mart nez Del R o Band

Burbank, CA - May 13, 2013 - KCETs original arts series, Live @ the Ford, continues its second season with an exciting new episode, Variedades: The Ballad of Ricardo Flores Mag n on Thursday, May 16 at 9 p.m. This program presents a rare opportunity to see top talent from the Los Angeles Chicano music scene on the same stage.

Variedades: The Ballad of Ricardo Flores Mag n written by author Rub n Martinez, presents this story as the deep roots of the Occupy movement. The performance is inspired by the Mexican variedades shows (variety shows) of 1920 Los Angeles in which Mart nezs grandparents were regular performers.

The theatrical narrative - Richard Flores Mag ns story -- is hosted Mart nez alongside author and cultural organizer Raquel Guti rrez, who in turn present the shows guest performers, including Chicano luminaries and Grammy Award winners Quetzal, Marisoul Hernandez, Ceci Bastida and more. Featuring a variety of talent, this contemporary piece showcases the current Chicano music in Los Angeles while delving into the rich political history of Chicano culture in Southern California.

Live @ the Ford is proudly funded by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. This partnership supports KCETs current initiative to develop local programming that contributes to the cultural and educational enrichment of Southern and Central California.

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