Luz Elena Mendoza / Ora Congan / Aimée Wilson
Ora Cogan’s music is alchemical: part instinct, part ritual, and always conjured from the edges where life feels sharpest. With Hard Hearted Woman, she mixes haunted folk, psych rock, and a shadowy strain of country, building a realm where catharsis feels lush, mysterious and vital. Shaken by the tenor of modern life, Cogan pulled in a circle of kindred musicians and made a
record shaped by someone who has looked into the abyss and decided, again and again, to choose curiosity.
Luz Elena Mendoza is a first-generation Mexican American producer, multi-disciplinary artist, and force behind the critically acclaimed project Y La Bamba. Since emerging from Portland’s indie scene, she has carved out a space in contemporary music. With a singular, avant-garde spirit, Mendoza blends deeply rooted Mexican folk traditions and emotionally charged songwriting with an experimental, soulful psychedelic sound.
To the spirits, Aimée Wilson is a psychopomp armed with a voice that carves ravines and a guitar strung with strings that reverberate an uncloaked silence. Aimee sings to the angels when they play as if tapping into the origins of human sorrow.
This is a free show(!), and please consider donating to únashay grief sanctuary. What is únashay?
únashay is a 501(c)3 land-based grief sanctuary that provides presence, the arts, and skilled community care for the underserved grieving of New Mexico. Learn more at unashayhome.com.
This show will be outside on our lawn! Join us for an evening of music and community benefiting Únashay.
All ages are welcome, 21+ to enjoy beverages at the bar. Tickets are not required. This event is free and open to the public; however, tips to the band are always welcome and appreciated!
