Afro-Mexican Music
The Black Music of Mexico
79th Street Renaissance Festival 79th Street & Racine Avenue, Chicago, IllinoisSones de México Ensemble, a two-time Grammy Award-nominated Mexican folk music non-profit organization founded in 1994 and promoter of deep dives into Mexican culture, introduces "The Black Music of Mexico" series. This captivating series of live performances and conversations will explore the presence of African culture in Mexico. The musicians in the ensemble will spotlight […]
The Black Music of Mexico
South Merrill Community Garden 7030 South Merrill, Chicago, IllinoisSones de México Ensemble, a two-time Grammy Award-nominated Mexican folk music non-profit organization founded in 1994 and promoter of deep dives into Mexican culture, introduces "The Black Music of Mexico" series. This captivating series of live performances and conversations will explore the presence of African culture in Mexico. The musicians in the ensemble will spotlight […]
The Black Music of Mexico
Joliet Junior College 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet IL, 60431, Joliet, IllinoisSones de México Ensemble, a two-time Grammy Award-nominated Mexican folk music non-profit organization founded in 1994 and promoter of deep dives into Mexican culture, introduces "The Black Music of Mexico" series. This captivating series of live performances and conversations will explore the presence of African culture in Mexico. The musicians in the ensemble will spotlight […]
2023 MEXtalks: ¡Yo Soy!
Harris Theater for Music and Dance 205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IllinoisSones de México Ensemble co-founder and executive director Juan Díes joins a speaker showcase created by Latinos Progresando to give Mexican and Mexican American leaders the platform to reflect on a shared identity and tell stories to inspire positive change. ¡Yo Soy! is a proclamation that is open to the many complexities of Mexican identity. […]
Roundtable Discussion: The Black Music of Mexico
Online EventOnline Event (via Zoom) Roundtable Discussion The Black Music of Mexico moderated by Dr. Eric Hines, DMA, with guest panelists. Dr. Hines is a distinguished percussionist and educator based in Chicago. He has been the drummer in Sones de Mexico Ensemble since 2015. With a versatile mastery of classical, jazz, Caribbean, Brazilian, Mexican, and popular […]
CSO Latino Alliance: The Black Music of Mexico
Symphony Center Chicago 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Illinois6:00pm Preconcert Reception The CSO Latino Alliance welcomes you to its first event of the 2023/24 season! Enjoy networking, refreshments, and a preconcert presentation exploring the evening's program and the larger context of performing arts in Mexico. Latino Alliance founding member Dr. Jesús Del Toro will discuss music by Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas, and Chicago's […]
The Black Music of Mexico
Time Out Market 916 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, ILSones de México Ensemble, a two-time Grammy Award-nominated Mexican folk music non-profit organization founded in 1994 and promoter of deep dives into Mexican culture, introduces "The Black Music of Mexico" series. This captivating series of live performances and conversations will explore the presence of African culture in Mexico. The musicians in the ensemble will spotlight […]
ENCORE – ¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos: La Música Negra en América Latina/The Black Music of Latin America
Online EventSCROLL DOWN FOR SPANISH DESCRIPTION AgeGuide and Sounds Good Choir are excited to announce the launch of a new, engaging online singalong program for Spanish-speaking seniors in DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Will and Cook Counties. Titled "¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos," this free membership club offers a unique opportunity for seniors over 60 to […]
Online Roundtable: The Black Music of Mexico II
Online EventRoundtable Discussion: The Black Music of Mexico II Moderated by Dr. Eric Hines, DMA with Dr. Carol L Adams, PhD, an esteemed educator and cultural arts expert, formerly President & CEO of the DuSable Museum of African American History. With her profound experience in merging art and education, especially in Chicago's museums and public schools, […]