Through polyrhythms and harmonies, Queen of the Marimba de Chonta Eryen Korath Ortiz Garcés (Buenaventura, Colombia) and Neblinas del Pacífico (La Mission, San Francisco) sonically navigate the rivers and mangroves of the Colombian Pacific Coast. Together, their musical journey honors the region’s Afro-Colombian spirituality, traditions, everyday life, celebrations, ancestors and long history of resistance. Featuring instruments like marimba de chonta, bombos, cununos, and guasás, their performance is a vibrant celebration of Colombia’s Pacific Coast heritage..
Writers: Federico Ardila, May-Li Khoe
Producer: Max Shrager
Marimba, Vocals, Bombos, Cununos, Guasás:
Eryen Korath, Federico Ardila, Pipe Arrechea, May-Li Khoe, Juliana Mejía, Erika Padilla-Morales, Stephanie Reist, Andrés Reyes
More details, performer bios, and tickets online through SFIAF
Saturday, May 9 at 8:30pm
CMC Concert Hall
$20–$30
Tickets
CMC is proud to host performances in the 2026 San Francisco International Arts Festival April 29–May 10, 2026. The Festival brings together a global community of innovative artists and audiences through projects that foster exchange across cultures all throughout the Mission District. Join us in the Concert Hall and check out the full festival lineup here.