Hollywood Forever Cemetery’s Dia De Los Muertos celebration, the largest Day of the Dead celebration outside of Mexico, returns for its 17th edition.
This year’s theme is “El Arbol De La Vida/The Tree Of Life,” with a focus on sculptural traditions of the town of Metepec near Toluca de Lerdo.
Music this year will be provided by:
Julieta Venegas
Buyepongo
Alejandro y Maria Laura
Mitre
Mariachi Flor De Toloache
Here’s my rundown of last year’s event, which celebrated the culture of Mexico’s indigenous Huichol people, visited by 40,000 people and featured musicals artists Lila Downs, Xavier Quijas Yxayotl, Huichol Musical, and others.
More info at ladayofthedead.com.
Afroxander (aka Iván Fernández) 