Without a doubt, the Guelaguetza is one of the most important festivities not only in the state of Oaxaca but also in Mexico; Well, year after year it summons thousands of national and foreign enthusiasts who come together in July to enjoy its treats, festivals and the festivities of Los Lunes del Cerro, one of the main attractions of the great event.
For this reason, México Desconocido joins the celebration and invites you to experience the Guelaguetza 2023 following the coverage that we will carry out on Facebook this July 17, Monday of the Hill, at 10:00 a.m. We will have the presence of a very special guest: Alexandra Robles, traditional Oaxacan singer and tireless promoter of the cultural richness of Mexico.
Who is Alejandra Robles?
She was born in Puerto Escondido in 1978 and studied contemporary singing and dance at the Oaxaca School of Fine Arts. At the age of 18, she entered the Paris Music Conservatory. Later, she returns to Mexico and in 2001 she begins her professional career.
In addition to traditional music singer, is a composer, producer and dancer. His musical style represents his Afro-Mexican roots and that of the indigenous peoples of Latin America. It has three studio albums titled the malagueña (2005), the brunette (2008) and The mermaid (2013). Likewise, she has collaborated with artists such as Eugenia León, the Primavera Orchestra, Ernesto Anaya, Alex Lora and Regina Orozco.
She was also the host of the television series The Jewels of Oaxaca, where he made known the noble work of artisans; poets who write in Zapotec; alebrije artists and traditional cooks, among others.
Likewise, it has participated in important international festivals such as the Vancouver Folk Festival, in Canada; he womenx 2011 in Denmark; Women who Charmin Colombia and the Latin Days Festival in Holland. Lastly, his fourth studio album named The Black Pearl It is in the production phase.
Unknown Mexico present at the Guelaguetza 2023
Finally, this Monday, July 17, Alejandra Robles will be our special guest in the coverage of the Lunes del Cerro party that we will broadcast live on Facebook starting at 10:00 a.m. We will wait for you!