Festival
In Concert: World Music Festival Chicago
Humboldt Park Boathouse 1301 N. Humboldt Drive, Chicago, ILSones de México Ensemble opens World Music Festival Chicago's Global Peace Picnic with a performance on the ¡Súbelo! Stage. World Music Festival Chicago brings global grooves by award-winning artists from around the world to the citywide, multi-venue festival featuring more than 30 artists and ensembles representing 22 countries and regions of the world. The Global […]
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 […]
Cosmic Crossroads Concert and Livestream
Alto Winery 8515 Highway 127, Alto Pass, ILSones de México Ensemble joins the festivities marking the total solar eclipse that will pass directly over Carbondale, IL on April 8, the second time in 7 years that Carbondale has had a solar eclipse pass over it. Sones de México Ensemble was there then, and now we are returning. We have multiple appearances throughout […]
UIC Latin American Music Festival Block Party
UIC Student Center East 750 S Halsted Street, Chicago, ILSones de México Ensemble joins the UIC Latin American Music Festival Block Party on the final day of the fest. We will be sharing the stage with international and Chicagoland artists and DJs at the multi-stage Block Party. The three-day UIC Latin American Music Festival on April 11-April 13 features international artists and student performances […]
Cafe El Tapatío 50th Anniversary Block Party
Cafe El Tapatio 3400 N Ashland Ave., Chicago, ILJoin us at Cafe El Tapatio’s 50th Anniversary Block Party! Chicago's legendary Mexican restaurant Cafe El Tapatío is celebrating 50 years in the Lakeview neighborhood with a block party, and Sones de México Ensemble is there with members of the Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago to keep things festive! Celebrate half a century of […]
Fiesta Mexicana Family Concert
Village of Bolingbrook Festival Grounds 375 W Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook, ILSones de México Ensemble brings Fiesta Mexicana to iFest Bolingbrook: International Festival of Cultures, a one-day event celebrating cultures from all over the world. Fiesta Mexicana is a 45-minute interactive concert for kids and their parents based on our Parent's Choice Award Winning album of the same name. We'll embark on a journey through Mexican […]
Festival Mariposa Monarca
Camera Park 101 E Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights, ILSones de Mexico Ensemble headlines Day 1 of Festival Mariposa Monarca, presented by Solidaridad DuPage / Immigrant Solidarity DuPage. Day 1 of the fest features folkloric music, while Day 2 presents rock en Español. Both days will feature artesanías, comida típica, and other activities. Festival hours are 2 - 11 PM.
Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival (Chicago)
Glenwood Avenue Arts District 6900 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, ILSones de México Ensemble visits the diverse Chicago neighborhood of Rogers Park for a free performance at the 23rd Annual Glenwood Arts Festival. Join us at the east stage located at 1300 W Morse Avenue. For over two decades, the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest has been a beacon of artistic celebration, embodying grassroots spirit and […]
The Black Music of Mexico at the 79th Street Renaissance Festival
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, 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 […]
In Concert: Evanston Folk Festival
Dawes Park 1700 Sheridan Road, Evanston, ILSones de México Ensemble will join dozens of premiere folk artists at the Evanston Folk Festival in beautiful Dawes Park overlooking Lake Michigan. Sones de México Ensemble hits the stage at 2:00 PM on Sunday, but there is plenty of great music to be heard on both days of the Fest. About Evanston Folk Fest: […]