![]() ![]() The legend of La Llorona is traditionally told throughout Mexico, Central America and northern South America. Her seeking of children to keep for herself is significantly compared to Coatlicue, known as "Our Lady Mother" or Tonantsi (who's also comparable to the Virgen de Guadalupe, another significant mother figure in Mexican-culture), also a monster that devurs filth or sin. ![]() The motherly nature of La Llorona's tragedy has been compared to Chihuacoatl, an Aztec goddess deity of motherhood. "The Hungry Woman" includes a wailing woman constantly crying for food, which has been compared to La Llorona's signature nocturnal wailing for her children. But there are theories about her story being connected to specific Aztec mythological creation stories. The earliest documentation of La Llorona is traced back to 1550 in Mexico City. Today, the lore of La Llorona is well known in Mexico and the Southwestern United States. The villainous qualities of La Llorona, including infanticide and the murdering of one's own blood is assumed to be connected to the narrative surrounding Doña Marina, also known as La Malinche, or Maltinzin in her original nomenclature. The most common lore about La Llorona includes her initially being an Indigenous woman who murdered her own children, which she bore from a wealthy Spaniard, after he abandoned her. However, La Llorona is most commonly associated with the colonial era and the dynamic between Spanish conquistadores and indigenous women. Origins Įarly colonial times provided evidence that the lore is pre-Hispanic, originating in the central highlands. La Llorona ( American Spanish: "The Crying Woman" or "The Wailer") is a Mexican mythical vengeful ghost who is said to roam near bodies of water mourning her children whom she drowned in a jealous rage after discovering her husband was cheating on her. Truly a phenomenal evening.Statue of La Llorona on an island of Xochimilco, Mexico, 2015 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "The concert was amazing, the band was incredible, and the setup was breathtaking. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "I absolutely loved the show!!! The atmosphere was beautiful and I can still hear the music. ![]() Beautiful, intimate, full of energy and happiness." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "Loved it! From the welcome at the door to the very end it was a great event. Amor Eterno / Eternal Love - Juan Gabriel.In the Hall of the Mountain King - Edvard Grieg.La Llorona - canción popular mexicana de autor desconocido, atribuida a Andrés Henestrosa / The Weeping Woman - popular Mexican song with unknown composer attributed to Andrés Henestrosa.La Bruja - canción popular veracruzana de compositor desconocido / The Witch - popular song from Veracruz by an unknown composer.La Martiniana- canción popular oaxaqueña adaptada por Andrés Henestrosa con base en la canción La Micaela de autoría anónima / popular Oaxacan song adapted by Andrés Henestrosa based on the anonymous song La Micaela.Dios Nunca Muere - vals mexicano compuesto por Macedonio Alcalá / God Never Dies - Mexican waltz composed by Macedonio Alcalá.Funeral March of a Marionette - Charles Gounod.El Latido de mi Corazón de la película Coco / Proud Corazón from the film Coco - Kristen Anderson Lopez and Robert Lopez.Recuérdame de la película Coco / Remember Me from the film Coco - Kristen Anderson Lopez and Robert Lopez.□ Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Detroit □️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 40+ people), please click here □ Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone ✔️ Safety measures will be in place throughout the experience. ♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult □ Age requirement: 8 years old or older. ⏳ Duration: 65 minutes (doors open 30 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) □ Dates and times: November 3 at 6:00 p.m. Get your tickets now to discover Día De Los Muertos inspired music at the Masonic Crystal Ballroom under the gentle glow of candlelight. ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Detroit. ![]()
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