Join us on Saturday, August 17, 2023, at 6 PM, at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, as we celebrate and honor the talent and the passion of cantante Beatriz Llamas, "La Paloma del Norte," who passed away on May 15, 2023, at age 84. Her influence remains and will continue to inspire others for decades to come.

Beatríz Llamas was a world renowned ranchera singer who was highly regarded for her contribution to Tejano music. She was the first Tejana to sing at Madison Square Garden and was inducted into the Tejano Music Hall of Fame in 1995. Late in life, Beatríz came out of retirement to join the beloved musical quartet known as Las Tesoros de San Antonio brought together by the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center.

LLamas built and nurtured her early career as a participant and winner in amateur singing contests at local teatros such as the Alameda, Nacional, and Zargoza. To honor those roots of the talent competitions, we are presenting this homenaje. The event will begin with an evening female vocal competition open to the public. Following the competition, there will be a performance by Mariachi Chapultepec de Arturo Lopez Jr. To close out, the winners will be announced and awarded.

John Lopez, son of Beatríz, will emcee.

Enjoy a night filled with music and song!

Doors open @5:30 PM
Competition begins @6 PM
Award ceremony begins @8 PM

The event is free and open to the public. You may reserve tickets online at esperanza.eventbrite.com or call Esperanza at 210-228-0201