So much has been going on!!!! I almost forgot to mention that I filmed my "ending" for my doc this past weekend. I've been so stuck and focused with my film that I've been on a "one track mind." But, I am glad to say, I HAVE AN ENDING for my film!
Fenomedon, Reyes Del Bajo Mundo, and Santos were all in Los Angeles to perform at the Salvadoran Day Festival. It was a Saturday and Sunday event where all three artists performed both days in the heart of South Central where a large number of Salvadorans exist. When you're in these types of areas sometimes you'll feel like you're in Central America or Mexico because these both cultures are heavenly present in these types of area.
This past weekend every food cart and truck was out last weekend. It was hot and a good day to be out. I love it! Its a good weekend to be a Salvi. We've come a long way!
It took some time to plan for all three artist to come out for this festival. To be honest I wasn't sure if it was going to happen (due to everyone had different schedules and mainly everyone lived in different parts of the states), but it all worked out. For me, the fact that these guys were able to get together and make it to this event showd the importance of what they want to accomplish and what this movement means for them. It was a very symbolic moment for me to see all this happen.
I know each artist feel the same way as I do, as far as improving the future of our salvi communities in the states. I feel like it's in our hands to seek improvement. And because we're all salvi's in the US, we know it will transmit to the motherland, since there is still a connection between the two countries.
There words and presents were definitely heard at the festival. Hopefully, it's a spark for the community to move forward and begin new chapter in our history. People were actually digging the music, I could see how people were tuning into their words and rhymes. Since the music has been growing over the years, finally people are hearing the noise. For salvadoran folks, they are use to hearing traditional music like cumbias. Now its a different generation, now its a different movement.
It was definitely a good weekend for me. I was happy, proud, and surrounded with good energy around me. I was more happy that is was a good turnout and people were out supporting the festival. People were out with their family, eating pupusas, dancing, and laughing.
This was a very important event for my film because everyone came together to rock a show. For me it brought a better conclusion to my film - No matter how far apart everyone is ... the community and movement will always grow. I have to thank one of the coordinators from the festival, "Mr. Sanchez," he made all this possible for me.
Thank you!
Thank you my gentes!
Thank you all for being part of this!
That's it for now.
Junior Gonzalez
The Filmmaker
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