‘the eight directions of the wind’ Listening Session Three: Los Tigres del Norte, “Vivan Los Mojados”
Sun., June 7, 2026, 10–11:30 a.m.
Free with reservation
Huntington Art Gallery Loggia
Each session features a hi-fi sound system and a single-key vinyl recording—with accompanying physical liner notes—that tie the exhibition to musical histories and communities across Los Angeles and invite listeners to dive deeper into the historical contexts of each selection.
Session three focuses on a 1977 album by Los Tigres Del Norte, one of the most prominent bands in the norteño genre, based in San Jose, California. Formed by the Hernandez brothers, the band is known for singing corridos. These Mexican narrative folk ballads tell stories about everything from daily life to outlaws. The album’s title and title track, “Vivan Los Mojados” subvert a slur intended to insult Mexican immigrants who journey across the United States-Mexico border seeking a better life by honoring their struggles and contributions in song.
The event will feature Carlos y Charlos, a beloved norteño trio from Los Angeles County, who will perform and take part in a conversation about the album. Formed in 2014, they perform corridos, rancheras, polkas, waltzes, boleros, and redovas at all types of cultural events in Southern California, as well as at backyard celebrations, weddings, and quinceañeras.
Curated by exhibition creative director and music scholar Josh Kun in partnership with In Sheep’s Clothing, listening sessions will take place in different locations across The Huntington’s grounds in the months ahead.
Save the dates for future sessions:
- Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
Key Details
Registration includes free admission to The Huntington.
Limit two tickets per person.
Check in with Education staff at Admission window #10 at 9:30 a.m.
Please bring registration confirmation with you.
For questions about this event, please contact publicprograms@huntington.org
Attendees listen to music during the first In Sheep’s Clothing session on Nov. 9, 2025. Photo by Linnea Stephan. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
In-Person Class Ticketing Policies
- Tickets are not sold at the door for this event.
- To join the waitlist for this event, please email publicprograms@huntington.org. A space is not guaranteed, but you will be contacted if a space becomes available.
- To receive a refund or request a reservation change, you must contact publicprograms@huntington.org at least 5 days prior to the event date. Cancellations made within 5 days of the event date will not be refunded, and reservation changes are not guaranteed. Tickets are nontransferable and cannot be exchanged for vouchers or future credit.
- Members may receive a discount for up to two tickets when applicable.
Top image: The Los Angeles County-based norteño band Carlos y Charlos. Photo courtesy of Carlos y Charlos.
