Delaware Grocery Store Hosts Intimate Music Series for Latino Artists
Fiesta Fresh Market, a Mexican grocery store in Delaware operated by the Aguilar-Garcia family, has launched the Mercadito Sessions, a performance series inspired by NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts. Local Latino musicians perform in the store's produce aisle, primarily playing Mexican Regional music. The initiative aims to provide a platform for independent artists and foster community. Following viral attention, the series is expanding to include a festival called The Meltdown on March 20, featuring bands playing genres like indie rock and surf punk.
Key facts
- Fiesta Fresh Market in Delaware hosts Mercadito Sessions, a music series for local Latino artists.
- The series is modeled after NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts, with performances held in the grocery store's produce section.
- Most performers play Mexican Regional music, and the series is expanding to include other genres in a festival on March 20.
Entities
Artists
- Ilusión
Institutions
- Fiesta Fresh Market
- NPR
Locations
- Delaware