Chavela Vargas was an iconic Costa Rican-Mexican singer and a supreme exponent of ranchera music, distinguished by her unique style featuring a deep, resonant voice accompanied by a solitary guitar. Known as “La Chamana” (The Shaman), she defied social gender norms by dressing in men’s clothing and singing from a place of raw passion and pain. “Chavela y sus Mujeres” is an encounter with emotion in its purest form, a journey straight to the heart of Mexican music through the legacy of Chavela Vargas. On stage, her story is reconstructed song by song, imbued with that raw, honest intensity that transformed her voice into an eternal symbol.
This tribute brings together a powerful group of Latina artists who, drawing from their own unique identities and styles, connect with the essence of Chavela to reinterpret her most iconic songs. Ofelia Medina contributes a profound, theatrical stage presence, while Eugenia León envelops the audience with her vocal elegance and her gift for transforming every song into an intimate moment. Meanwhile, Ely Guerra infuses the performance with a contemporary sensibility that speaks to new generations, and La Marisoul connects through that blend of roots and freshness that defines modern Latin music. The music takes on an even more special dimension with the presence of Los Macorinos, the legendary guitarists who accompanied Chavela for years, imbuing every chord with an emotional weight that transcends generations. Adding to this is the traditional power of Mariachi Gama 1000, which elevates the spectacle with that unmistakable sound that lies at the very soul of ranchera music. 🎤
Each performance becomes a living tribute to that “rough voice of tenderness” a voice that shattered conventions, defied norms, and paved the way for countless women in music. Here, the songs are not merely heard; they are felt, lived, and shared.🇲🇽
More than just a remembrance of Chavela, this show makes her presence felt right here and now. It is a space where her free spirit, her authenticity, and her unique way of telling stories of love and heartbreak continue to resonate with power and that is precisely where the magic lies, in the connection. For “Chavela y sus Mujeres” does more than simply gather fans; it also serves as an open door for new generations seeking music that is real, pure, and performed with soul.
So make your plans, gather your people, and let yourself be swept away by a night where every song tells a story, and every voice leaves a lasting imprint, will live with you forever.
📅 Dates (2026)
Saturday April 18 – 8PM
Sunday April 19 – 3PM
📍Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts
18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330
🎫 For tickets click here TheSoraya.org
📞Tel. 818 677 3000
