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A Tribute To Linda Ronstadt

Linda Ronstadt's music crosses cultures and genres. In this special episode filmed at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, an intellectual and cultural hub of San Fernando Valley hear Linda Ronstadt's music re-interpreted and given new life by performers Aída Cuevas, La Marisoul, Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and special guest David Hidalgo from Los Lobos. Enjoy duets of “Rogaciano el Huapanguero” and “Somewhere out There" with performances of “Por Un Amor,” “Los Laureles,” “You’re No Good,” “Silver Thread and Golden Needles” and more. Plus get the inside scoop with interviews of Aída Cuevas, La Marisoul, Cheche Alara and Linda Ronstadt.

Winner of the 2021 Imagen Awards for Best Variety Show.

Circa 1970: Photo of Linda Ronstadt behind a mic stand | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Aida Cuevas and La Marisoul at the Soraya | Ricki Quinn, Courtesy of the Soraya
Episode
56:05
Southland Sessions

Winner of 2021 Imagen Awards: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt at The Soraya

La Marisoul at the Soraya | Ricki Quinn
Preview
0:20
Southland Sessions

A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt at The Soraya (Preview)

Singer Linda Ronstadt belts out songs in Spanish from her "Canciones de Mi Padre" album at a 1988 Los Angeles, California concert. | George Rose/Getty Images
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Extended Interviews and Performances

La Marisoul sings "Rogaciano El Huapanguero"| Still from "A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt at the Soraya" from "Southland Sessions"
Aída Cuevas and La Marisoul Perform 'Rogaciano El Huapanguero'
“Rogaciano El Huapanguero" Aída Cuevas, La Marisoul & Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar
La Marisoul singing "You're No Good" at the Soraya | Still from "Southland Sessions" A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt
La Marisoul's Rendition of 'You're No Good' With a Cumbia Flavor
La Marisoul, La Santa Cecilia, Sara Watkins & CSUN Honors String Quartet perform "You're No Good" incorporating cumbia at the Soraya in a tribute to Linda Ronstadt. Arranged by Cheche Alara.
Aída Cuevas performing "Los Laureles" with Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar | Still from "A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt at the Soraya" from "Southland Sessions"
Aída Cuevas and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar Perform 'Los Laureles'
Aída Cuevas and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar perform “Los Laureles."
Aída Cuevas and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar perform “Por Un Amor” by Gilberto Parra at the Soraya in a tribute to Linda Ronstadt. | Still from "A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt at the Soraya" from "Southland Sessions"
Aída Cuevas Sings 'Por Un Amor'
Aída Cuevas and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar perform “Por Un Amor."
La Marisoul sings "Silver Thread and Golden Needles" | Still from "A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt at the Soraya" from "Southland Sessions"
La Marisoul Sings 'Silver Thread and Golden Needles'
La Marisoul, La Santa Cecilia, Sara Watkins perform “Silver Thread and Golden Needles."
La Marisoul, David Hidalgo and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar perform "Somewhere Out There" | Still from "A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt at the Soraya" from "Southland Sessions"
'Somewhere Out There' Sang by La Marisoul and David Hidalgo
"Somewhere Out There" La Marisoul, David Hidalgo and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar."
Aída Cuevas and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar perform “Tu, Solo Tu" | Still from "A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt at the Soraya" from "Southland Sessions"
'Tu, Solo Tu' Performed by Aída Cuevas and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar
Aída Cuevas and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar perform “Tu, Solo Tu.”
Aída Cuevas performing "Arrieros Somos" | Still from "A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt at the Soraya" from "Southland Sessions"
'Arrieros Somos' Performed by Aída Cuevas and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar
Aída Cuevas and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar perform “Arrieros Somos."
La Marisoul singing "Desperado" | Still from "Southland Sessions" A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt
La Marisoul Sings 'Desperado'
La Marisoul performs "Desperado" by Glenn Frey & Don Henley with Cheche Alara at the piano.
La Marisoul | Still from "Southland Sessions" A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt
17:33
In the Presence of Queens: Extended Interview with La Marisoul
La Marisoul speaks about working with Aída Cuevas and Cheche Alara.
Aída Cuevas | Still from "Southland Sessions" A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt
11:33
The Queen of the Ranchera: Extended Interview with Aída Cuevas
Aída Cuevas on her choice of songs for "The Tribute to Linda Ronstadt at the Soraya."
Cheche Alara | Still from "Southland Sessions" A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt
14:21
The Maestro at Work: Extended Interview with Ezequiel 'Cheche' Alara
Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning music composer, producer, music director, conductor Cheche Alara on his reasons for participating in this tribute episode to Linda Ronstadt by the Soraya.
Aída Cuevas, Linda Ronstadt and La Marisoul in conversation | Still from "Southland Sessions" A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt
A Conversation Between Friends with Linda Ronstadt, Aída Cuevas and La Marisoul
Linda Ronstadt; Aída Cuevas and La Marisoul talk about music & Mexican American identity.
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