Estrella Jalisco will honor Golden Age singer and actor Pedro Infante as part of Hollywood Forever’s 2017 Day of the Dead celebration.
This homage, in partnership with Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE), will come to life in the form of a special performance by Mexican musical artists Kinky, El Dasa and Pedro’s own daughter Lupita Infante who will reinterpret the legend’s songs live on stage at the Hollywood Forever Día de los Muertos Celebration in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 28, 2017.
Pedro Infante fans who are not able to attend the Los Angeles celebration can also participate in the homage by live-streaming the performance on the Estrella Jalisco Facebook page.
In addition, in honor of his life and musical legacy, UMLE will release a tribute album titled “Pedro Infante 100 Años” on Friday, October 27. The album will feature artists of various genres paying tribute to one of Mexico’s most important musical figures, also known as “The Idol of Guamúchil.” Pancho Barraza, Chuy Lizárraga, José Manuel Figueroa, Alicia Villarreal, Emir Pabón, José María Napoleón, Kinky, El Dasa and Lupita Infante are some of the artists that will contribute to 12 musical memorials.
Día de Los Muertos is typically celebrated on November 2 in Mexico. In the U.S. and throughout some parts of Latin America, celebrations included parades and acts of remembrance that include food and music.
In its second year as sponsor of the largest Día de Los Muertos celebration in the U.S., Estrella Jalisco will also sponsor a Pedro Infante-themed art installation with pieces by Mexican L.A.-based artist Ricardo Soltero.
