Words and Music

‘Tenanan’ debuts at UCSC’s April in Santa Cruz music festival


Performers of the UCSC Mecate Ensemble in black clothes with colorful details

With political turmoil in the air, Ph.D student Stephanie Valadez is bringing latin heritage to the stage. She helped found the UCSC Mecate Ensemble, and organized the upcoming concert on April 19. Tenanan explores themes of motherhood, gender violence, and economic crisis, largely through Valadez’s personal experience.

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Last modified: Apr 16, 2025