‘Rocking Nuns from Peru’ to Headline All-Hispanic Music Night at Christ Fest 2017
The festival’s first-ever all-Hispanic evening will feature top-rated contemporary pop, traditional mariachi, and inspirational opera on Friday, September 8.
Garden Grove, Calif., (July 24, 2017) – An unprecedented all-Hispanic evening of music comes to the 34-acre Christ Cathedral campus, featuring a diverse lineup of top-billing artists from across the Latin world. The event is a new addition to the annual Christ Fest, created to celebrate the rich musical traditions of the Diocese of Orange’s large and diverse Hispanic Catholic community.
Ticket Information
Tickets are available now at: www.festivaldecristo.com
A Celebration of Hispanic Faith and Culture
“The Diocese of Orange serves a large and diverse Hispanic population. Among this community are distinct Latin cultures; each with their own music and performance traditions,” said Deacon Guillermo Torres, Director of Hispanic Ministries for the Diocese of Orange. “The decision to add a separate evening of all-Spanish performances to this year’s Festival pays tribute to the broad canvas Latin music represents and to the thousands of Hispanic Catholics our diocese is fortunate to include.”
Featured Performers
- SIERVAS (The “Rocking Nuns from Peru”): Headlining the event is the remarkable South American rock/pop group comprised of 11 Catholic nuns. Now a music sensation across South America and Spanish-speaking Europe, SIERVAS has performed for Pope Francis and makes its formal U.S. debut at Christ Fest.
- Barbara Padilla: An international classical crossover soprano from Mexico and a finalist on ‘America’s Got Talent.’ A cancer survivor with a powerful story of faith, Ms. Padilla recently toured with the late Mexican superstar Juan Gabriel.
- SonBy4: The #1 Latin Christian Contemporary hitmakers from Puerto Rico will bring the energy and enthusiasm of youth-driven pop music with a distinct Latin verve.
- Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández: A platinum-selling, L.A.-based mariachi band that embraces the romanticism of Mexico’s land, people, and heart will open the evening’s performances.
Show Schedule: Friday, September 8
- 6:00 p.m. – Gates Open (Food and beer garden)
- 6:30 p.m. – Mariachi Sol De Mexico
- 7:10 p.m. – Marian Procession to concert venue
- 7:10 p.m. – Barbara Padilla and Mariachi Sol De Mexico
- 7:35 p.m. – Barbara Padilla
- 8:05 p.m. – Son by 4
- 8:50 p.m. – Siervas
- 10:00 p.m. – Concert Ends
“Here, in one night of stellar performances, lovers of all forms of Latin and Contemporary Christian music will come together under the stars,” concluded Deacon Torres. “It is our hope that Hispanic / Latin music lovers will come, enjoy and be inspired.”
Contact Information
Pastoral Center: Communications Department
13280 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Office: 714-282-3075
Fax: 714-282-3029