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World Fest 2022
Schedule of Events | |
10:00 AM |
Welcome & Opening Remarks - Councilmember Alex Monteiro & Selena Acuna National Anthem - Eaton Flores (HMSA) America the Beautiful - Latrice M. McGlothin from Kinecta Credit Union |
10:15 AM |
Introductions of Dignitaries - Councilmember Monteiro and Selena Acuna |
10:30 AM | Centinela Bible Church Band |
11:00 AM | Mariachi Nueva Generacion |
12:00 PM | Fantasia Dance |
12:15 PM |
Del Rey Community Jazz Band |
1:00 PM | Conganas |
1:45 PM |
W.H.S. Club de Espanol Mexican Folklore |
2:00 PM | Amber Sauer / Britt J / Demann in Demann |
3:45 PM |
Cuban Combination |
4:30 PM | Jerri Jheto Project - African Music/Reggae |
6:00 PM | Closing Remarks - Councilmember Alex Monteiro & Selena Acuna |
AMBER SAUER
Amber Sauer is a native of Paradise, CA. Seeking to follow her dreams, she moved to Los Angeles and has been working in the entertainment industry professionally for 10+ years. As a background vocalist, she has been hired for the likes of Natalie Cole, Patti Labelle, Angie Stone, Nik West, Faith Evans, and Kelly Price! She has also worked with major television networks such as BET, MBC, as well as, ABC. Amber has been featured on national commercial campaigns with Sensa as well as Ford and has helped brand a plethora of plus size clothing companies as a Curve Model and Ambassador! In 2014 she had a multimedia release of her debut single entitled "That's OK (Self Talk)" and has since released other singles which are available on all digital platforms where music is sold and streamed. Most notably was the 2019 release of "all my help", which was written on the heels of the devastating Camp Fire in California. In 2018, Amber represented Paradise on Season 14 of NBC's The Voice with none other than Kelly Clarkson by her side as a Coach.
BRITT J
Britt J a.k.a. Britt 11X “The Human Chandelier” from 100.9 FM is a radio host, singer, producer, actress, videographer, and entertainer. Britt stars in the movie “First Born” directed by Ali Ashanti and “Under the Free Way,” the hit musical stage play by Brandi Burks. Britt produces for FOX Soul and produces her own music. Britt works as a radio host on 100.9 FM on Fridays 7-8pm and performs
CONGANAS
“Conganas” is a powerful Latin-Jazz & Salsa quartet who effectively accomplishes the sound of a full ensemble. “Congangas,” which means “with passion,” features some of the most talented and experienced players in the LA-Area. While they all provide the vocals, Christin Moraga is percussion, Rene Camacho on bass, Fermin Sifontes on piano, and Enzo Villaparedes on trumpet and percussion. The band has quickly created their unique Latin sound and spellbinding shows to other cultural frontiers.
CUBAN COMBINATIONS
Cuban Combinations is a Cuban popular music group. Founded by Edgar Hernández, bassist and director of the “Orquesta La Charanga Cubana” (2007 Latin Grammy nominee). Fellow group members include Richard Ramírez (congas and vocals), Daniel Castillo (bongo and vocals), Denis Medina, and Leider Chapotín (trumpet and vocals).
Cuban Combinations has participated in important cultural events, celebrated by the Cuban community in the LA-Area; such as festivals of the José Martí Club, the Cofradía de la Caridad del Cobre, and the San Gabriel Cuban Club; as well as in the events “Cuban presence in Los Angeles” and in Cuban festivals held at the Queen Mary in Long Beach and in San Dimas.
DEL REY COMMUNITY JAZZ BAND
The “Del Rey Community Jazz Band” has been gracing LA-Area stages for the past ten years, charming fans with a wide variety of swinging jazz, classic blues, funky soul, and a taste of your Latin, rock, reggae, mardi gras, country, surf, and disco favorites. Under the direction of fearless leader/vocalist/guitarist, Captain Dan Meyer, Del Rey Community Jazz Band's mission is to raise the vibration of any gathering with a fun presentation featuring some of LA's most talented and versatile musicians. The Del Rey Community Jazz Band team never met a crowd they could not groove. So bring your dancing shoes, warm up your voice, and join us for a soul stirring musical journey!
DEMANN IN DEMAND
Here to inspire you with his uplifting songs, championing the voice of the hero and the underdog. Demann’s voice is deeply rooted in pop, rock, gospel and rhythm and blues, yet his voice is not limited there, he uniquely delivers a solid range of pop-infused dance and inspirational house tracks on his upcoming EP “Love Stories.”
Demann’s followers, who refer to themselves as heroes and sidekicks, have all taken on their own personal mission to view life as a series of beautiful encounters because of Demann’s love and light through his posts and music. Follow Demann on all social media outlets @demannindemand
JERRI JHETO PROJECT
A group of musicians performing unique and original songs. Jerri Jheto on vocals is accompanied by band members, John Sun Lew on the keyboard, George Grenwalt on the guitar, and Johnathan Chidinma Ihejeto on the drums. Their music is upbeat afro/reggae. Jerri was inspired from the feel-good dance grooves of the high-life bands from their youth
MARIACHI NUEVA GENERACION
Mariachi Nueva Generación is a group of nine young musicians who share a love of Mexican culture and music. The members include three violinists, two trumpeters, one bassist, a vihuelist, and two guitarists. The group was founded in 2012 and they have performed throughout California at various private events, restaurants, carnivals, and music festivals. Trumpet player and vocalist of the group, Rudy Navarro, manages the group.
W. H. S. CLUB DE ESPANOL MEXICAN FOLKLORE
The high school Cultural Club of Westminster High School is a group of girls that perform folkloric dancing from different regions of Mexico. Some have been performing for 7 years and all are current high school students.
Food Vendors
Mariscos Pituche
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310-699-0966
B&R Burgers
3512 W. Rosecrans Ave.
Hawthorne, Ca. 90250
310-679-4774
Bred’s Nashville Hot Chicken
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LA Ale Works
12918 Cerise Ave.
Hawthorne, Ca. 90250
424-456-4191
Pacifico Charbroiled Fish Co.
Instagram: pacificocf1
818-747-3597
Long Beach Tacos
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562-219-8616
Booth Name | |
1 | Home Depot |
2 | John Hunter and Associates |
3 | World Fest Committee |
4 | The AMAAD Institute |
5 | Real Verifiers |
6 | City of Hawthorne - City Clerk |
7 | City of Hawthorne - Public Works |
8 | City of Hawthorne - Housing |
9 | City of Hawthorne - Community Services |
10 | Republic Services |
11 | Republic Services |
12 | Kinecta Federal Credit Union |
13 | Islamic Center of Hawthorne |
14 | Tita's Happy Face Painting |
15 | South Bay Credit Union |
16 | South Bay Council of Governments |
17 | New Opportunities Organization |
18 | Vance |
19 | Clean Power Alliance |
20 | Schnierow Dental Group |
21 | Balloon Land by JCC's |
22 | Charm Me Plz |
23 | Assembly Member Tina McKinnor |
24 | LA County 2nd District (Holly Mitchell) |
25 | Congresswoman Maxine Waters |
26 | Black Hippie |
27 | Costco |
28 | Ramona Neighborhood Association |
29 | Home Mode |
30 | Martinez Brothers |
31 | Reptile Finders |
32 | Parks, Recreation, and Fine Arts Commission |
33 | Parks and Recreation Foundation |
34 | City of Hawthorne Homeless Services/St. Margaret's Center |
35 | The Castle Pre-School |
36 | Rooted Friends Project |
Sponsors | |
1 | Golden State Water |
2 | Republic Services |
3 | Chevron |
4 | Kinecta Federal Credit Union |
5 | Imperial Projects |
6 | California Water |
7 | South Bay Ford |
8 | So Cal Gas |
9 | Moneta Gardens |
10 | Clean Power Alliance |
11 | John L. Hunter and Associates |
12 | Home Depot |
13 | Costco |
14 | Balloon Land by JCC's |
15 | Women's Club of Hawthorne |
16 | Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation |
17 | Worldwide ATM |
18 | Impala Skates |