BERLIN · in celebration of her upcoming record Olvido (Oblivion) – due to be released in early 2013 at Project Mooncircle – Graciela Maria decided to share the beautiful tradition of Dia de los Muertos with the public. the event will be centered around a modern, artistic interpretation of a Dia de los Muertos altar, which was conceived as an open ended piece, to be completed by those in attendance. 

so everyone is asked to bring an offering in memory of something or somebody special!after the ceremony will follow an unplugged concert of Graciela Maria and band, showcasing the songs from her new LP. special guests will join us: Robot Koch and Oui d'accord. 

global bass music after the show by Martin Backes.

Dia de los Muertos was made possible by creative contributions from Miren Oller (installation), Lewis Watkins (visuals), Gesa Johanna Roskamp (costume and headpiece), Sneaky, Pablo Castagnola, Gianpaolo Camplese, Daniel Stetich, Robot Koch, Lars Kirchbach and the PLATOON KUNSTHALLE Berlin crew.

no entrance, please RSVP and don't forget to bring your offering for the altar! doors open at 20.00show starts at 20.30

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ABOUT DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Día de los Muertos, also known as the day of the dead, is an ancient Mexican tradition which predates colonial times. the holiday always falls on the 1st and the 2nd of november. it's customary that on these days every household builds an altar for their loved ones who had passed away. offerings of incense, candles, flowers, but also of things that the deceased might have loved – food, tobacco, liquor or precious personal objects – are made. the atmosphere is that of festive remembrance.´