Mónica María: Song Release Celebration, Son Jarocho, Zapateado Workshop

Come celebrate the release of Mónica María’s first single, "Levanta"! Presenting a set of her original music and a set of son jarocho with a special guest artist from Veracruz, the evening will begin with a zapateado workshop (at 7:00pm) taught by the guest artist and will end with a mini fandanguito. ¡Nos vemos!   FEATURING: Mónica María - vocals, jarana, guitar, bass (Special guest artist) - vocals, jarana, quijada, zapateado   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Mónica María's music reflects ...
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Javier Navarrette: A Musical Tribute to the Ancestors

Bay Area rhythm all-star Javier Navarrette and his mighty vocal/percussion ensemble celebrate Día de los muertos at the Poppy with an evening of personal songs, as well as music originating from the Afro-Cuban and Afro-Mexicano song traditions, including rumba, palo, makuta, and son jarocho. Featuring: Javier Navarrette - vocals, percussion Sergio Duran - vocals, percussion Jesse Weber - vocals, percussion Alison Hammond - vocals, percussion, dance Monica Fimbrez - vocals, percussion, st...
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Los Vega: Son Jarocho de Veracruz

Hailing from Veracruz, México, Los Vega brings the tradition of son jarocho music and dance to the Red Poppy. The genre is rich in narrative and performed with traditional instruments such as the jarana, requinto, and the percussive rhythm of zapateado dancing. Los Vega hopes to preserve the rich history of this music and promote the culture of southern Veracruz with notable songs such as Las Poblanas, El Celoso, Zapateado, Balaju, Cascabel and the original Bamba. Featuring: Fredi Vega - ja...
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Sonando Sur Collective: Tarima, rumba y fandango

The Sonando Sur Collective derived from the shared interest in continuing the work of traditional jarocho music through a contemporary perspective. Formed by Claudio Vega, Esther Cruz and Tacho Utrera, the collective interlinks son jarocho and its cultural context with other traditional Latin American rhythms. Son Jarocho, a musical genre from Veracruz, Mexico, is a melodic combination of Spanish, African and indigenous cultures. A beautiful integration of la jarana, requinto, tarima and versada...
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