DOWNEY — "It's a masterpiece" wrote mariachi historian Jonathan Clark, describing four-time Latin Grammy nominee Mariachi Herencia de Mexico's soon to be released 5thstudio album "Herederos.""It's state of the art."

Whether it's their fresh, crisp sound or their edgy image, the 14 band members, both male and female, are captivating a new generation of listeners.

Scheduled to perform Saturday night, Oct. 29th, at 8:00 PM, at the Downey Theatre, the performance features Lupita Infante, Downey native, UCLA graduate, and granddaughter of Pedro Infante, famed ranchera singer and star of Mexico's Golden Age of Cinema.

Lupita Infante is a traditionalist; in 2019 she was nominated for a Grammy for best Regional Mexican Music Album, and in2020 she was nominated for a Latin Grammy. In July, 2022,Infantereceived Downey's "Mayor's Impact Award."

Mariachi Herencia de Mexico has performed at prestigious venues in the U.S.-the Kennedy center--and in Mexico, at Guadalajara's historic Teatro Degollado.

Mariachi's roots are Mexican, but, supported and popularized by almost 37 million Mexican-Americans, its evolution and modernization are in the U.S., flourishing in both Los Angeles, and Chicago.

For SoCal mariachi aficionados, the Mariachi Herencia de Mexico performance is a "must see."

The concert is the closing attraction to the annual, all-day, 9thAnnual Downey Dia de Los Muertos Art Festival.The Festival is free; however, the Mariachi concert is ticketed.

For over 50 years, the Downey Theatre has presented a wide variety of live theatre, dance and music to area residents, hosted hundreds of community and corporate events and

impacted thousands of area students by providing a place to perform, engage in the arts and participate in youth volunteer programs.

The Theatre is an integral part of the thriving, culturally diverse, and economically progressive community that is Downey today.

The Downey Theatre is in compliance with all national, state and local guidelines, Covid 19 restrictions, recommendations, and protocol for indoor events.

Tickets are on sale now. For information, call the Downey Theatre Box Office (562) 861-8211 or visit downeytheatre.com.