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Somos Amigos Concert: Sonia De Los Santos & Okee Dokee Brothers

September 23 - 25, 2021

Event Details

Running Time 1 hour
Performance Schedule

Thursday, September 23 at 6:00 p.m.
Ankeny Bandshell at Wagner Park

Friday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park

FREE AND OPEN TO ALL

FREE OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT

Friendship is at the heart of Somos Amigos, a joyful new collaboration between Mexican songstress Sonia De Los Santos, and the Americana folk duo The Okee Dokee Brothers.

This bilingual program includes both old and new songs that span the musical traditions of North America and illustrate the collective power of singing together and learning from each other. With an adventurous spirit and a common vision of peace and understanding, Somos Amigos encourages young and old to explore, dance, sing, and laugh together, hand in hand.

Featuring:
Sonia De Los Santos - jarana
Joe Mailander - guitar
Justin Lansing - banjo
Sinuhé Padilla-Isunza - leona
Elena Moon Park - violin

 

Performance Schedule

Thursday, September 23 at 6:00 p.m.       
Ankeny Bandshell at Wagner Park

Friday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m.                 
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park

Presented in partnership with Latino Resources/Latino Heritage Festival

Somos Amigos will also be performing at the Latino Heritage Festival in Western Gateway Park on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 11:00 a.m. There is a $5 entrance fee to the festival.

PROGRAMA DE RENDIMIENTO

JUEVES 23 DE SEPTIEMBRE A LAS 6:00 PM
Donde: Concha acústica del Parque Wagner en Ankeny

VIERNES 24 DE SEPTIEMBRE A LAS 6:00 PM
Donde: Anfiteatro Lauridsen en el parque Water Works

¡GRATIS & Y ABIERTO PARA TODOS!

La Amistad es el corazón de Somos Amigos, una alegre y nueva colaboración entre la cantante Mexicana Sonia De Los Santos, y el dueto de música folclórica Americana The Okee Dokee Brothers.

(Los Hermanos Okee Dokee)

Este programa bilingüe incluye canciones viejas y nuevas que dan luz a las tradiciones musicales de Norte América e ilustran el poder colectivo de cantar juntos y aprender el uno del otro. Con un espíritu aventurero y una visión común de paz y entendimiento, Somos Amigos motiva a jóvenes y viejos a explorar, bailar, cantar, y reír juntos, mano a mano.

Presentado en colaboración con Los Recursos Latinos/ Festival de la Herencia Hispana

 

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Event Details

Running Time 1 hour
Performance Schedule

Thursday, September 23 at 6:00 p.m.
Ankeny Bandshell at Wagner Park

Friday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park

FREE AND OPEN TO ALL

Presented in partnership with Latino Resources/Latino Heritage Festival

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