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Springfield Sister Cities and Grupo Latinoamericano bring Mexican music sensation Canela to Springfield

Springfield Sister Cities Association (SSCA) and Grupo Latinoamericano (GLA) are excited to announce two upcoming concerts featuring Grupo Musical Canela, a musical group from Tlaquepaque, Mexico, one of Springfield’s sister cities. Canela will perform their lively and diverse music that blends traditional and contemporary styles from Mexico and Latin America on July 29 and October 13 in Springfield.

SSCA and GLA are local nonprofit organizations that share a common goal to enhance Mexican cultural awareness and appreciation in southwest Missouri. SSCA encourages “peace through people” and connects Springfield with its sister cities of Isesaki, Japan and Tlaquepaque, Mexico by creating and promoting opportunities to foster multi-cultural awareness and appreciation. GLA sponsors and promotes cross-cultural social activities, serves as a community resource, and brings together Hispanic, Latin and North American individuals and families for mutual support and friendship.

The two organizations are partnering to bring Canela to Springfield as a way of celebrating the vibrant and rich culture of Mexico while strengthening the ties between Springfield and Tlaquepaque. Canela is a talented band that showcases the best of Mexican and Latin American music, from mariachi to salsa, from cumbia to bolero, from ranchera to rock. Their music is energetic, passionate and fun, and it will make you want to dance the night away.

You can enjoy Canela’s music at the following events:

  • GLA’s Gala Night on Saturday, July 29 at 6 p.m. at the Double Tree, 2431 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. This fundraiser event also features dinner, a silent auction, performances by GLA’s dance troupe, and a dance floor. Tickets are $100 and are available at grupolatinoamericano.wordpress.com.
  • Taste of Tlaquepaque: Dia de los Muertos presented by SSCA on Friday, October 13 at 7 p.m. at the Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central E, Springfield. This fundraiser celebrates the Day of the Dead with art by Tlaquepaque artist Andrea Romero, music by Canela and more. General admission tickets are $50 and are available at peacethroughpeople.org/taste.

Watch for details on a pop-up concert by Canela at Farmers Market of the Ozarks on Saturday, July 29.

Don’t miss these unique opportunities to experience the rich and colorful culture of Mexico through the music of Canela. For more information, visit grupolatinoamericano.wordpress.com or peacethroughpeople.org/taste.