Mercedes Escobar is a Boston-based Guatemalan singer-songwriter performing Latin Americana. From playing bars in Guatemala since her early teens, until a chance encounter changed everything – when a fan in the audience encouraged her to apply to Berklee, leading to a scholarship opportunity. After graduating with honors in 2024, she quickly earned a nomination for Latin Artist of the Year at the Boston Music Awards. Her upcoming album (fall 2025) features collaborations with multiple Grammy-winner Gaby Moreno, blues icon Joe Bonamassa, Fabiola Mendez and Luis Conte. Mercedes has been featured in acclaimed Guatemalan film soundtracks including Tremors (2019) and Cadejo Blanco (2022). Her performance at DC’s The Hamilton Live and sold-out show at legendary Club Passim have drawn enthusiastic audiences.
PERFORMANCE DETAILS:
When: Thursday, August 7th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Venue: Rose Kennedy Greenway | North End Parks
Address: Corner of Cross Street & Hanover Street
FREE!
Experience the magic of live jazz under the open sky with NEMPAC’s Jazz in the Park series. Gather with fellow music lovers in a beautiful outdoor setting as talented jazz musicians deliver soulful performances that are sure to leave you feeling inspired and uplifted.
Led by Artistic Director Stefano Marchese, the series brings together a mix of different cultures throughout the world through contemporary jazz sounds. Jazz in the Park takes the audience on a musical journey that proudly highlights the unique and diverse sounds that unite us all. From the comfort of the Rose Kennedy Greenway, we invite you to join us: All five concerts are free to attend and open to the public! So stop by and help us kick off each of the five Summer weekends. We are looking forward to seeing you on The Greenway, right in front of Canopy by Hilton!
We want to thank our Jazz in the Park partners and sponsors, The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, the City of Boston Mayor’s office of Special Events, The Lupoli Family Foundation, Canopy by Hilton Boston Downtown, Rose Town Kitchen & Bar, MeetBoston, Munroe Morrow Wealth Management, Eastern Bank, North Street Grille, and Boston Public Market.
This free outdoor summer concert series welcomes ALL and is open to the public!
OUR LOCATION ON THE GREENWAY
