CSU Channel Islands celebrates ‘Noche de Fiesta’


Members of Katia Moraes & Pure Samba perform on April 4 at CSU Channel Island's Noche de Fiesta. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805

Brazilian music, regional Latino food and dancers created a colorful atmosphere in Malibu Hall at California State University, Channel Islands, when students presented the seventh annual “Noche de Fiesta” on Wednesday, April 4.

The diversity of the Latin American cultures was celebrated with a fusion of Amerindian, Portuguese and African rhythms of Katia Moraes & Pure Samba, a Los Angeles-based ensemble of Brazilian and American musicians.

This free concert was presented by Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) and El Club de Español.

Edwin Mancilla of El Club de Español signs in guests on April 4 at CSU Channel Island's Noche de Fiesta. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805

Javier Lopez of El Club de Español introduces the performers on April 4 at CSU Channel Island's Noche de Fiesta. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805

Members of Katia Moraes & Pure Samba perform on April 4 at CSU Channel Island's Noche de Fiesta. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805

Members of Katia Moraes & Pure Samba perform on April 4 at CSU Channel Island's Noche de Fiesta. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805

Audience members come up on stage to get some dance training when Katia Moraes & Pure Samba performed on April 4 at CSU Channel Island's Noche de Fiesta. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805

The audience enjoys the performance o Katia Moraes & Pure Samba on April 4 at CSU Channel Island's Noche de Fiesta. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805

A member of Katia Moraes & Pure Samba perform on April 4 at CSU Channel Island's Noche de Fiesta. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805