Today is Mexican Independence Day, and we’ve got a bit of a musical treat to take us out.  

Yesterday, Orquesta Northwest put on a concert at Town Hall Seattle, celebrating “El Grito” -- the day that father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called for Mexicans to rise and fight for freedom. 

The concert was part of the Mexam NW Festival, which features dozens of Mexican cultural events around the Seattle area. The festival is curated by the Mexican Consulate of Seattle and runs through October 19th. 

Soundside producer Jason Burrows went to the Town Hall Seattle and caught the musicians and organizers as they were rehearsing for the performance.

GUESTS: 

• Paula Madrigal, Artistic Director of Orquesta Northwest
• Teo Benson, Executive Director of Orquesta Northwest

Related Links: 

• Orquesta Northwest 
• Mexam NW Festival

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