Chicana/o Studies’ 45th Anniversary Benefit Concert

  • Ixya Herrera

    Ixya Herrera was quite striking performing with Mariachi Estrella de Jalisco de Ernesto Molina. Photo by David DJ Hawkins.

  • Mariachi Estrella de Jalisco

    Ivan Oropeza sang an impassioned solo on "El Rebelde" with Mariachi Estrella de Jalisco de Ernesto Molina. Photo by David DJ Hawkins.

  • Ballet Folklorico Ollin

    Ballet Folklorico Ollin combined passion and precise movement on stage while Mariachi Estrella de Jalisco de Ernesto Molina played "La Negra." Photo by David DJ Hawkins.

  • Conjunto Hueyapan

    Conjunto Hueyapan featured Professors Fermin Herrera, Xocoyotzin Herrera and Maria Isabel Herrera and their wide array of instruments at the concert. Photo by David DJ Hawkins.

  • Ballet Folklorico white dress

    Ballet Folklorico Ollin performed "El Coco" with Conjunto Hueyapan. Photo by David DJ Hawkins.

  • Conjunto Aztlan

    Professor Everto "Veto" Ruiz and Geronimo Acevedo performed signature songs with Conjunto Aztlan. Photo by David DJ Hawkins

The Department of Chicana/o Studies and La Raza Alumni Association, in collaboration with California State University, Northridge, had a festive, colorful and vibrant 45th anniversary concert celebrating the first ethnic studies program at CSUN. Here are images from this grand event.

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