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NO CESARÁN MIS CANTOS: A Unique Drawn Concert and Illustrative Performance by Sofía Comas and Javier Olivares

Experience this unique performance merging sung word and drawing, inspired by Mexican literary traditions and poetic figures.

Discover «NO CESARÁN MIS CANTOS», a captivating drawn concert by singer Sofía Comas and illustrator Javier Olivares. This unique performance blends vocal artistry with live drawing, exploring themes of starlight and Mexican literary heritage. It draws inspiration from figures like Nezahualcóyotl and María Sabina, referencing Federico García Lorca. The event also includes a collective drawing 'Jam' session with Selectas DJs, creating a multi-layered cultural experience.

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Exhibition summary

This is a 'drawn concert' under the stars featuring singer Sofía Comas and illustrator Javier Olivares. The performance merges sung word and drawing, drawing inspiration from Mexican literary traditions, specifically figures like Nezahualcóyotl and María Sabina, alongside influences such as Federico García Lorca.

Curatorial context

«NO CESARÁN MIS CANTOS» is a unique performance that brings together sung word and drawing under the theme of starlight. This project delves into Mexico's literary heritage, finding inspiration in figures like the poet-ruler Nezahualcóyotl and the curandera María Sabina, while also referencing personalities like Federico García Lorca. The performance explores the power of both word and drawing to invoke shamans, oracles, and sibyls, positioning magic as an extension of poetry. Sofía Comas, a composer, singer, and actress, brings her diverse background in music and performance to the project. Javier Olivares, an established illustrator and comic artist, provides the visual element through his drawings. The event is preceded by a collective drawing 'Jam' session featuring Selectas DJs, a collective focused on promoting gender equity in the music industry.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets are priced at 16 € and can be purchased through the provided link. The event is general admission and lasts for 1 hour.

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Museum of Contemporary Art Conde Duque
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Featuring singer Sofía Comas and illustrator Javier Olivares, with a preceding collective drawing jam by Selectas DJs (women and dissidents DJs collective).
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