Mexilachian Breakfast was written by Estela to honor her parents, who worked hard to provide for not only her and her brother, but the many relatives and children who needed a place to land. They cobbled together a Mexilachian home with whatever life gave them— this is the spirit of Mexilachia.
La Bruja ~ Cura ~ Partera ~ Sabia
Trio Performance—From a house concert on a rainy August eve in 2018 in Asheville, NC, featuring Estela Knott (vocals, jarana), Matty Metcalfe (accordion), & David Berzonsky (bass)
This is a quintet performance of the baião inspired original Jewish piece, from Warehouse Arts Center in Lorton, Va, from 7/16/22
Full Band—This is a performance of the Estela Knott original, Mexilachian Breakfast, from the Lua Project Dia de los Muertos show on 11/2/2019 at IX Park in Charlottes...
Lua Quartet + Zenen Zeferino—Immigration Song. This is a mix of songs, by Estela and Zenen. recorded at McGuffey Art Center in Charlottesville, VA
Lua Quartet—Un cancion bien circa de mi corazon, cancion favorita de mi mama. A favorite of my mother’s and dear to my heart, Paloma Negra ~ We all have loved once what we couldn't have...
Lua Big Band—This is from a performance of the David Berzonsky original composition, Cumbia Andrajosa, from Lua Project's Dia de los Muertos show on 11/2/2019 at IX Park in Charlottesville, Va. This performance features Estela Knott on Zapateado, with Matty Metcalfe (accordion), Christen Hubbard (mandolin), Ivan Orr (keys), Craig Dougald (Drums), Hector Zamora (congas), Tucker Rogers (guitar), Hope Clayburn (flute), Sophia Enriquez (Trumpet) and David Berzonsky (bass).
Lua Big Band— This is a performance of the traditional Colombian cumbia, Baila Rosita, (written by Los Guacheros) from the Lua Project Dia de los Muertos show on 11/2/2019...
Lua Quartet + Zenen Zeferino—Blue Ridge Mountain Boy was written by Estela Knott for her Cousin Angela Venegas Manual in remembrance of her husband Jimmy Manual. Estela grew up with Jimmy and his family and remembers fondly sitting on the front porch, hearing mountain music and celebrating with family and friends.