Mexican Music
In Concert: St. John’s Episcopal Church
St. John's Episcopal Church 3857 N Kostner Ave., Chicago, IllinoisFormed in the artistic heart of Chicago’s historic Pilsen neighborhood, Sones de México Ensemble is the country’s premier Mexican folk music organization. Grammy-nominated and voted “Best Latin Entertainer” at the Chicago Music Awards (2015-2018), the group is helmed by co-founder and ethnomusicologist Juan Díes, who was recently awarded a USA Fellowship. With an impassioned mission […]
Juan Dies: Beyond the Music, A Musical Geography of Mexico
Bettendorf Public Library 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IowaLearn everything you ever wanted to know about Mexican folk music but were afraid to ask. Juan Dies is a 2019 USA Fellow, a folklorist, ethnomusicologist, and co-founder/producer of the two-time GRAMMY™ Award Nominated group Sones de Mexico Ensemble, now on its 25th Season. His visit to the Bettendorf Public Library is part of a […]
Día de los Muertos Concert
Levy Senior Center 300 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL, United StatesThe City of Evanston Parks Recreation and Community Centers presents a family friendly Day of the Dead Celebration. Enjoy a puppet show, costume parade, art stations for making ofrendas, Mexican food & beverages plus a CONCERT for the Day of the Dead by Sones de México Ensemble and guest dancers. FREE AND OPEN TO THE […]
Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico
National Portrait Gallery 8th and F Streets, NW, Washington, DCExperience a guided tour through Mexico’s folk music regions with music, dance, narration, and multimedia. Different regions of the country have unique instruments, repertoire and techniques rarely heard outside these regions. Some of the styles covered include son jarocho, son huasteco, gusto, son istmeño, chilenas, and a dozen other styles. Discover everything you ever wanted […]
Día de los Muertos with Maru Montero Dance Company
National Portrait Gallery 8th and F Streets, NW, Washington, DCSones de Mexico Ensemble and Maru Montero Dance Company perform a special concert celebrating Día de los Muertos. Celebrate the Day of the Dead with live music, Mexican folk dance, artist demonstrations and art workshops. The concert and workshops takes place in the Kogod Courtyard. Free and open to the public.
Sones de México Ensemble’s 25th Anniversary Gala
National Museum of Mexican Art 1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesSAVE THE DATE! The Board of Directors of Sones de México Ensemble invite you to join us in Chicago's historic Pilsen neighborhood to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the founding of the band that became the leading Mexican Folk Music organization in the nation. Enjoy a gourmet Mexican meal, cocktails, good conversation, networking and the […]
Concierto Guadalupano
St. Procopius Church 1641 S Allport Avenue, Chicago, IllinoisCome and sing with us to celebrate one of Mexico’s high holidays for the season. In Mexico, the pilgrimages and the tradition of singing and dancing to the Virgin of Tepeyac (aka Our Lady of Guadalupe) transcends religion; it is a symbol of Mexican Culture that predates Christianity and dates back to the worship of […]
Serenata a la Virgen de Guadalupe
Epiphany Roman Catholic Church 2524 S Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IllinoisSones de México Ensemble visits Chicago's La Villita (Little Village) neighborhood to perform a traditional serenade to the Virgin of Guadalupe to celebrate this important Mexican religious holiday. This special concert is free and open to the public.
Christmas Posada in Pilsen!
Holy Trinity Croation Roman Catholic Church 1850 S Throop St., Chicago, IllinoisJoin Sones de México Ensemble in Chicago's historic Pilsen neighborhood for a Christmas Posada for the whole family! Featuring members of Sones de Mexico Ensemble and a recital by graduating students from our Mexican Guitar School. We will have a Christmas carol singalong, a piñata, and certificates for the graduates. Bring a dish to share: […]
Christmas Posada in Rogers Park, Chicago
Centro Romero 6216 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Sones de México Ensemble in Chicago's historic Rogers Park neighborhood for a Christmas Posada for the whole family! Featuring members of Sones de Mexico Ensemble and a recital by graduating students from our Mexican Guitar School. We will have a Christmas carol singalong, a piñata, and certificates for the graduates. Bring a dish to […]