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CORRIDOS: Mexican Tragic Ballad Song Writing Workshop Taught in Spanish
Poetry Foundation 61 W Superior St., ChicagoCORRIDOS: 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 […]
La Posada Student Performance (Centro Romero)
Centro Romero 6216 N Clark St, ChicagoJoin our music school students when they celebrate the end of the fall term with a Posada and performance of Mexican holiday music. 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!
The Black Music of Mexico at the 79th Street Renaissance Festival
79th Street Renaissance Festival 79th Street & Racine Avenue, ChicagoSones 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, presents "The Black Music of Mexico" series. This captivating series explores the presence of African culture in Mexico, spotlighting the profound influence of Black individuals on the country's vibrant history and […]