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Amid growing fears of renewed mass deportations , the beloved L.A. band La Santa Cecilia hopes its upcoming musical performances can provide moments of joy and humanity for Angelenos.

“As musicians, we get the chance to open up a space like that for people to feel, to dance and feel happy,” says La Marisoul, the band’s lead vocalist, in a recent phone call with De Los. “From that joy, we replenish ourselves to continue on in life.”

Best known for its blend of Pan-American rhythms — including bossa nova, cumbia, rancheras and more — La Santa Cecilia will perform Sept. 13 and 14 at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA, kicking off the theater’s 2025-26 season.

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