La Llorona Festival-Tribute to Día de los Muertos

Starting with the legend of La Llorona, participants will examine traditional and contemporary music inspired by her story and explore themes of loss, family, and belonging.

Led by La Llorona storytellers and Denver-based saxophonist and composer Asia Fajardo-Diamond, the workshop demonstrates how ancestral legends evolve into song.

Highlights

• Discussion: Explore how memory, culture, and place inspire modern rhythms, melodies, and lyrics.

• Storyboarding Activity: Map out the emotional and musical journey of a personal or family story.

• Cultural Connection: Learn ways to preserve family heritage through music and storytelling.