Ann Arbor, MI, February 1, 2025: The University Musical Society (UMS) is thrilled to present La Santa Cecilia, the Grammy Award-winning band that embodies the modern creative fusion of Latin culture, rock, and global music. This invigorating concert will take place on March 9th, 2025 at Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium and will feature opening artist Sonia De Los Santos.
La Santa Cecilia, named after the patron saint of music, is fronted by the captivating vocalist La Marisoul. The band draws inspiration from around the world, incorporating a vibrant mix of Pan-American rhythms, including cumbia, bossa nova, rumba, bolero, tango, jazz, and klezmer music. Their energetic and eclectic sound has captivated audiences worldwide, making them a leading force in the Latin music scene.
Opening the concert is Sonia De Los Santos, whose all-female band, Música, celebrates the power of women in music. Their performance is a joyful journey through Latin American rhythms, honoring the women who inspired Sonia and her bandmates to become musicians.
In addition to the public performance, UMS will also present a special school day performance for students. These concerts bring unique opportunities to experience the richness and diversity of Latin music and culture in SE Michigan.
Full details on these events and more are included below. Tickets and additional information are available at ums.org.
La Santa Cecilia, que es conocida como la santa de la música, ejemplifica la fusión creativa moderna de la cultura latina, el rock y la música global.
El grupo, encabezado por la cantante La Marisoul, quien se presento junto al Mariachi Herencia en el escenario Hill en enero de 2024, son influenciados por los estilos de el mundo, y utilizan ritmos panamericanos que incluyen cumbia, bossa nova, rumba, bolero, tango, jazz y música klezmer.
Este concierto familiar cuenta con la artista telonero Sonia De Los Santos. Música celebra a las mujeres que hacen música y a quienes inspiraron a Sonia (y a sus compañeras de banda, todas mujeres) a convertirse en músicas.
This presentation is supported by Michigan Medicine, and our Media Partners, WEMU 89.1 FM, WDET 101.9 FM, Ann Arbor’s 107one FM, and Michigan Public. The Sonia De Los Santos Música School Day Performance is supported by Tim and Lisa Lynch, and David and Anne Wilhoit.
La Santa Cecilia
With Sonia De Los Santos
Sunday, March 9, 2025 // 4 pm
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor
Tickets from $14 at ums.org or 734.764.2538
Named for the patron saint of music, La Santa Cecilia exemplifies the modern-day creative hybrid of Latin culture, rock, and global music. With lead singer La Marisoul’s powerful voice and the band’s infectious rhythms, La Santa Cecilia delivers an unforgettable live experience. Their songs explore themes of love, loss, identity, and migration, often drawing from the personal experiences of the band members as immigrants in the United States. Their compelling music resonates with listeners from all walks of life, offering a dynamic, cross-cultural experience that brings people together through rhythm and melody.
For their UMS performance, LA Santa Cecilia will be joined by the equally talented Sonia De Los Santos, whose music celebrates Latin American traditions with a modern twist, making for a night of vibrant musical storytelling. Together, these two forces promise to bring an exciting and unforgettable evening of Latin music to the stage.
Additional Learning & Engagement Event: School Day Performance: For Grades Pre-K – 7 Sonia De Los Santos Música
Monday, March 10, 11 am
Hill Auditorium
Música cheers women who make music and those who inspired Sonia (and her all-female bandmates) to become a musician-or “una música” en español. You’ll dance in and out of your seats as this playful band charts a joyful journey of Latin American rhythms ranging from festejo to cumbia to traditional Mexican folk. In this family-friendly program, Latin Grammy nominee Sonia De Los Santos will perform new songs, as well as classics from her albums, Mi Viaje: De Nuevo Leon to the New York Island, ¡Alegría! and Esperanza. To complement this School Day Performance, our UMS Learning Guide offers additional context about the artists, instruments, and Latin American music.
Música celebra a las mujeres que hacen música y a quienes inspiraron a Sonia (y a sus compañeras de banda, todas mujeres) a convertirse en músicas. La banda invitará a la audiencia a cantar y bailar mientras recorren un alegre viaje de ritmos latinoamericanos que van desde el festejo hasta la cumbia y la música folclórica mexicana. En este programa familiar, la nominada al Latin Grammy Sonia De Los Santos interpretará nuevas canciones, así como clásicos de sus álbumes, Mi Viaje: De Nuevo León to The New York Island, ¡Alegría! y Esperanza.