La Doña – Los Altos de la Soledad
Today, musician and social activist La Doña releases her debut album Los Altos de la Soledad via Empire, which includes previously released singles “El Regreso,” “Mejor Que Matarte” and “Confesiones.”
As a whole Los Altos De La Soledad chronicles La Doña’s sensuous journey through love, migration, and political awakening. Created with support from the California Arts Council’s Creative Corps Fellowship, these stories are told through corrido, bolero, son jarocho, cumbia and reggaeton, and pay homage to La Doña’s upbringing in San Francisco’s Mission District. The album features international artists and poets including Jeronimo Gonzales, Tongo Eisen-Martin, Qing Qi and Discos Resaca Collective. Recorded in Oakland and Mexico City with a full orchestra, Los Altos de la Soledad integrates field recordings, spoken word and soaring arrangements to transport the listener through landscapes of infatuation, betrayal, heartbreak, resistance, and hope.
Following the release of the album La Doña will be heading on a Fall North American tour beginning in Chicago September 7th at Taste of Chicago Festival and then continuing on in October with stops in Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle, Austin and more.
9/7 – Chicago, IL @ Taste of Chicago
10/19 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Paramount
10/20 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah
10/25 – Oakland, CA @ Friday Nights at OMCA
10/31 – Seattle, WA @ Barboza
11/1 – Portland, OR @ The Get Down
11/12 – Minneapolis, MN @ Parkway Theater
11/13 – Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club
11/16 – Iowa City, IA @ Hancher’s Strass Hall / Club Hancher
11/19 – Dallas, TX @ Limbo Room at Ruins
11/20 – Austin, TX @ Empire Control FRoom
11/21 – San Antonio, TX @ Jaime’s Place
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