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Comcast has partnered with legendary Mexican rock band, EL TRI to provide sign language interpretation for their June 22 Music in the Park performance at Plaza de Cesar Chavez in San Jose. This marks the first time that EL TRI, whose lyrics are in Spanish, will perform with sign language interpreters to provide greater accessibility to deaf and hard-of-hearing fans.
In addition to interpreting the iconic lyrics of EL TRI, interpreters from Pro Bono ASL will translate the announcers of the traditional Lucha Libre matches that Music in the Park will offer as entertainment to attendees before the concert.
WHAT:
• Capture historic moments of ASL interpretation at Music in the Park
• Interview ASL interpreters who have worked in shows with Bad Bunny, Juanes and Elvis Crespo
• Hear from Comcast about its plans to serve the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community
• Lucha Libre matches will feature local wrestlers such as "El Gladiador del aire,” "El Viento" and "Rey de las pesadillas” El Cucuy,
WHEN:
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Doors open at 4:00 PM PT
Concert starts at 8:00 PM PT
Lucha Libre Matches will happen throughout the event
WHO:
• Alex Lora and his legendary Mexican rock band EL TRI
• ASL interpreters from Pro Bono ASL - an organization that specializes in bringing immigrant, first-gen, queer, multilingual and multicultural ASL interpreters to concerts and festivals across the U.S.
• Comcast representatives
WHERE:
• Plaza de Cesar Chavez - 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
Contact Details
Comcast
Adriana Arvizo
+1 925-200-1919
Company Website
https://california.comcast.com/
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