Empathy in Action: Art & Advocacy with the award-winning band La Santa Cecilia

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM EST
Center for the Arts, Monson Grand Tier (3rd Floor Lobby)

Interested in art and advocacy? Join us for a panel discussion with the artists about music, advocacy, and human rights.

The event will feature Mason Artist-in-Residence at the Center for the Arts, the award-winning band, La Santa Cecilia.  

La Santa Cecilia is composed of Jose ‘Pepe’ Carlos (accordion/requinto), Alex Bendaña (bass), Miguel ‘Oso’ Ramirez (percussion), and ‘La Marisoul’ (vocals). With a captivating voice that explores love, loss, and everyday struggles, the band is fully immersed in modern music while always close to Latin American influences and Mexican heritage. The band became popular with their song El Hielo.

Check out the band here.

Date & Time: Wednesday, November 12th, 5:30-7pm 
Location: Center for the Arts, Monson Grand Tier (3rd Floor Lobby) 

Free Event. Light refreshments will be provided. 

RSVP here. 

Hosted by Institute for Immigration Research, Center for the Arts, Folklore Program.