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Variedades: The Ballad of Ricardo Flores Magón
Variedades: The Ballad of Ricardo Flores Magón presents this story as the deep roots of the Occupy movement. The performance is inspired by the Mexican variedades shows (variety shows) of 1920 Los Angeles in which Martínez's grandparents were regular performers. The theatrical narrative -- Flores Magón's story -- is performed by hosts Rubén Martínez and Raquel Gutiérrez, who in turn present the show's such guests as Quetzal, Ceci Bastida, Josh Kun, Marisoul Hernandez, The Martínez Del Río Band, and more.
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This exclusive web extra features a performance by Marisoul Hernandez a.k.a La Marisoul of La Santa Cecilia singing a cover of the classic Smith's song "Shoplifters of the World Unite."
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This exclusive web extra features a performance by Chicano/Son, a local Los Angeles group based out of Boyle Heights.
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This exclusive web extra features a performance by Los Illegals playing their version of the John Lennon tune "Working Class Hero."
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This exclusive web extra features a performance by Ceci Bastida, formerly of Tijuana No!, singing the The Clash favorite "Spanish Bombs."
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This exclusive web extra features a performance by Grammy-award winning band Quetzal performing their song "Tragafuegos."
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Ricardo Flores Magón represents the opening of a network of communication and cultural transference between Mexico City and Los Angeles.
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This exclusive web extra features Joe Grimm and Phil Lamarr performing an excerpt from "Tierra y Libertad," a play by Ricardo Flores Magón.
KCET expands its 45-year collaboration with the Los Angeles County Arts Commission to present Live @ the Ford. Produced in association with CDK Productions, this fall television series features four diverse performances at the historic Ford Amphitheatre.
