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CORRIDOS: Mexican Tragic Ballad Song Writing Workshop Taught in Spanish

Poetry Foundation 61 W Superior St., Chicago

CORRIDOS: Mexican Tragic Ballad Songwriting Workshop Taught in Spanish Learn to write an authentic Mexican “corrido” in this free workshop with Juan Díes, folklorist and co-founder of the GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY Nominated Sones de México Ensemble. The corrido is a 150‐year-old Mexican ballad tradition that narrates tragic tales based on true events and honors […]

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“Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home” Opening Reception

Poetry Foundation 61 W Superior St., Chicago

Members of Sones de México Ensemble will perform at the April 17 opening night reception of "Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home" at the Poetry Foundation. The exhibition explores escaramuza, the team sport of women’s precision horse riding, addressing complex themes of identity, family, and gender with a lush combination of poetry and photography. The exhibit […]

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La Posada Student Performance (Arturo Velasquez Institute)

Arturo Velasquez Institute 2800 S Western Avenue, Chicago

Join our music school students when they celebrate the end of the fall term with a Posada and performance of Mexican holiday songs. Learn all about our Mexican Music School programs and register for the 2025 session at a deeply discounted price! Free and open to the public!

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