Alfredo Flores, award-winning D.C.-based freelance event photographer

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Julieta Venegas at State Theatre

Photo Credit:Alfredo Flores, Special to Metromix

It’s hard not to like Julieta Venegas. The six-time Grammy winner is undoubtedly one of Latin America’s most talented songwriters and performers, but Venegas also brings a sweetness and kindness to her act that can be felt in the soul. That was evident Tuesday night, as a sold-out crowd at the State Theatre braved the cold temperatures to be warmed up by the soothing sounds of Julieta. The Tijuana, Mexico native was at home in the Falls Church, Va. venue, at ease swaying around in her willowy dress, and absolutely rocking her signature accordion, before moving on to guitar and keyboards. The crowd sang along to most songs, but none more so than her hit single “Me Voy”—a bittersweet track about saying “goodbye, I’m gone.” But this is not an angry breakup song, simply a statement song about how the breakup is unfortunate, too bad, but time to move on, all done with traditional Mexican ranchera folk music. Opening for Venegas were standout D.C.-area Latin rock band Nayas, who often perform at Bossa Bistro & Lounge in Adams Morgan and Growlers in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

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