Sunday 8 March, 18:00

Tribute to Violeta Parra and Mercedes Sosa

Argentine singer-guitarist Mariana Juarez leads a programme of nueva canción, joined by accordionist Eugénie Gallay and violinist Pamela Hekimian. The set traces the movement’s blend of folk melodies and pointed political lyricism, exploring poverty, human rights and resistance to dictatorship. Framed by the MIR’s pedagogical tour MIR au féminin and the memory of figures like Marie Dentière, the performance favours intimate textures, raw vocal expression and poignant storytelling, transporting listeners into a charged, communal space.

Cour de Saint-Pierre 10,
1204 Geneva
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Photo Credit: ©MIR

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