This Sunday, September 7, at Feria del Barrio at El Taller Puertorriqueño, the Orquesta La Guagua 47 will make its debut performance under the direction of Moroquito Ávila.
In an exclusive conversation with Impacto, project creator Alba Martínez shared:
“The orchestra will perform three songs from the musical, including two that will be heard live for the first time. This project is the result of a deep personal decision to devote myself fully to the arts to explore the idea of belonging.”
La Guagua 47 is an artistic project developed by Alba Martínez, which began as a salsa song, evolved into a community-based film (available on RitmoLab), and is now expanding into a full musical with 20 original songs and dialogue. The story follows Lucía, a young Puerto Rican girl who arrives in Philadelphia and embarks on a transformative journey along the route of bus 47.
The performance is part of La Guagua Creativa, an artistic residency at El Taller Puertorriqueño, designed to bring musical theater to the community through salsa, collective art, and active participation.
Everyone is Invited
This event marks the beginning of a series of La Guagua 47 activities happening throughout September in Philadelphia. The invitation is clear: join us this sunday at El Taller Puertorriqueño and be part of this special moment in support of a project created by and for the community.
Sunday, September 7
El Taller Puertorriqueño, 2600 N. 5th St, Philadelphia, PA
The orchestra performs at 4:00 p.m. Feria begins at 12:00 p.m.
www.laguaguamusical.com
