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SUMMARY:A Symphonic Concert With the Northbrook Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Northbrook Symphony Orchestra proudly presents a celebration of Mexican culture in a program titled “¡Fiesta Mexicana!” The program showcases classical Mexican music led by the NSO’s Music Director\, Maestro Mina Zikri\, along with performance by GRAMMY-nominated Chicago-based folk group Sones de México Ensemble as well as the all-woman mariachi group Mariachi Sirenas. \nThe concert is generously sponsored by The Romo Family Foundation. There will be fun pre-concert activities for children and a food truck serving delicious Mexican cuisine post-concert. Doors open at 3 pm. Come and join the celebration! \nAdult tickets are priced $50 – $75. Children ages 6-17 accompanied by an adult are free.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/a-symphonic-concert-with-the-northbrook-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:The Sheely Center\, 2230 Center Ave\, Northbrook\, IL 60062\, Nortbrook\, IL\, 60062
CATEGORIES:Mexican Music,Performance,Symphonic Concert
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SUMMARY:¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos: ¡Arriba el Norte! / Long Live Northern Mexico!
DESCRIPTION:SCROLL DOWN FOR SPANISH DESCRIPTION \nAgeGuide 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 connect\, reminisce\, and enjoy the joy of singing from the comfort of their home. \nLed by the singer and guitarist Juan Díes\, co-founder of the two-time Grammy-nominated Sones de México Ensemble\, and hosted by program assistant Alfredo Hernández\, “¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos” invites eligible seniors to join in on the musical festivities via Zoom. This virtual singalong club is a celebration of Latin music classics from Mexico and other Latin American countries. \nRegular Singalong Club:\n• First and third Thursday of the month\n• 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM \nMemory Care Singalong:\n• Tailored for seniors with memory loss\n• Follows the regular singalong club\, starting at 12:00 PM\n• Caretakers are welcome to join \nJune 6: The term “norteño music” encompasses numerous styles. Norteño bands such as Los Cadetes de Linares\, Ramón Ayala\, Los Alegres de Terán\, and Los Tigres del Norte\, with their accordions\, bajo sextos\, snare drums\, and string basses\, play a wide variety of musical styles. Waltzes\, polkas\, marches\, schottisches\, mazurkas\, redowas\, corridos\, huapangos\, and calabaceados have been popular in the border region of Mexico and the United States starting in the late 19th century. Let’s sing some of the most iconic norteño songs of all time\, such as “El Gavilán Pollero\,” “Flor de Capomo\,” “Las Gaviotas\,” “El Golpe Traidor\,” and “Contrabando y Traición.” Put on your boots and come sing with us! \nTo participate in “¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos\,” eligible seniors can register for free by visiting: https://ageguide.org/spanish-language-sing-alongs-for…/. Once registered\, participants will have access to all scheduled sessions for the season. \nEN ESPAÑOL \nAgeGuide y Sounds Good Choir se complacen en anunciar el lanzamiento de un nuevo y divertido programa de canto en línea para personas de habla hispana de la tercera edad en los condados de DuPage\, Grundy\, Kane\, Kankakee\, Kendall\, Lake\, McHenry\, Will\, y Cook. Bajo el nombre de “¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos”\, este club de membresía gratuita ofrece una oportunidad única para que los adultos mayores de 60 años se conecten\, recuerden y disfruten de la alegría de cantar desde la comodidad de sus hogares. \nDirigidos por el cantante y guitarrista Juan Díes\, cofundador del conjunto Sones de México Ensemble\, dos veces nominados a los premios Grammy\, y asistido por Alfredo Hernández como maestro de ceremonias\, “¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos” invita a personas que llenen los requisitos de membresía a participar en estas sesiones de música por Zoom. Este club virtual de canto es una celebración de los temas clásicos del cancionero popular de México y otros países latinoamericanos. \nClub regular de canto:\n• Primer y tercer jueves del mes.\n• De 11:00 AM a 12:00 PM. \nSesión de Canto para personas con pérdida de memoria:\n• Adaptada para adultos mayores con pérdida de memoria.\n• Sigue al club regular de canto\, comenzando a las 12:00 PM.\n• Los cuidadores también son bienvenidos. \nJunio 06: La llamada “música norteña” es un término que engloba numerosos estilos. Conjuntos norteños como Los Cadetes de Linares\, Ramón Ayala\, Los Alegres de Terán y Los Tigres del Norte\, con sus acordeones\, bajos sextos\, redoblantes y tololoches\, interpretan una amplia variedad de estilos musicales. Valses\, polcas\, marchas\, chotis\, mazurcas\, redovas\, corridos\, huapangos y calabaceados han sido populares en la región fronteriza de México y Estados Unidos desde finales del siglo XIX. Cantemos algunas de las canciones norteñas más emblemáticas de todos los tiempos\, como “El Gavilán Pollero”\, “Flor de Capomo”\, “Las Gaviotas”\, “El Golpe Traidor” y “Contrabando y Traición”. ¡Ponte las botas y ven a cantar con nosotros! \nPara participar en “¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos”\, los adultos mayores elegibles pueden registrarse de manera gratuita visitando: https://ageguide.org/spanish-language-sing-alongs-for…/. Una vez registrados\, los participantes tendrán acceso a todas las sesiones programadas para la temporada.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/canta-radio-recuerdos-arriba-el-norte-long-live-northern-mexico/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Live Stream,Mexican Music,Senior Services,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Los San Patricios: The Irish Soldiers of Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Recheduled Date! \nThe Irish American Heritage Center presents the triumphant return of Los San Patricios:  The Irish Soldiers of Mexico to the The Mayfair Theatre. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate two of Chicago’s most vibrant cultures in music and dance! Join Sones de Mexico Ensemble and Seán Cleland with the Kilgubbin Ensemble as they share the stage to present a tribute to the St. Patrick’s Battalion (Batallón de San Patricio). \nIn 1846-48\, during the Mexican-American War\, a group of gallant soldiers formed mostly by recent Irish immigrants to the United States\, who called themselves the St. Patrick’s Battalion (Batallón de San Patricio)\, fought alongside Mexico against the U.S. invasion. The San Patricios fought under a green silk flag emblazoned with the Mexican coat of arms\, an image of St. Patrick\, and the words “Erin Go Bragh.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/ibam-presents-los-san-patricios-the-irish-soldiers-of-mexico/
LOCATION:Irish American Hertage Center\, 4626 N Knox Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music
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CREATED:20240322T215104Z
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SUMMARY:Para Mamá con Amor | To Mom With Love
DESCRIPTION:Sones de México Ensemble\, Cuerdas Clásicas and Mariachi Perla de México\, join the Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago in a program full of colorful folk dancing and ringing music celebrating Mother’s Day. \nBuy your tickets today! Receive 10% off using code MOM24 \nSones de México Ensemble\, Cuerdas Clásicas and Mariachi Perla de México\, acompañan a La Compañía de Danza Folklórica Mexicana en un programa lleno de color y rítmo celebrando el día de las madres. \nCompre sus boletos hoy! Reciba el 10% de descuento usando el código MOM24
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/para-mama-con-amor-to-mom-with-love/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture\, 2936 N Southport Ave Chicago\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Family Friendly,Folkloric Dance,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240428T170000
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SUMMARY:Fiesta Mexicana Family Concert
DESCRIPTION:Fiesta Mexicana is a 45-minute interactive concert for kids and their parents based on an album of the same name. It involves all the musicians of Sones de México Ensemble. The program includes seven or eight songs and a fair amount of storytelling and interactive games between the songs that can be delivered in English or in Spanish. \nThe group embarks on a journey through Mexican music and the magic world that surrounds it. Children begin by learning about the four sacred elements of nature for the Aztecs: Earth\, Wind\, Fire\, and Water. Then they learn songs about different animals that inhabit the Mexican ecosystem\, including the acamaya (a crawfish)\, the crocodile\, the legendary mermaid\, a mouse\, a buzzard\, a duck\, and even a cat! Kids will clap Mexican rhythms and learn the difference between a slow and a fast tempo with the help of Doña Sabina\, a 100-year-old special guest. First and foremost\, everyone in the audience will learn how fun it is to play and dance Mexican music. \nThis event is free and no tickets are required.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/fiesta-mexicana-family-concert-7/
LOCATION:The Reid Center\, 1004 N A St.\, Richmond\, IN\, 47374
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240428T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240428T153000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
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SUMMARY:Beyond The Music: Foodways Edition
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Music Foodways Edition: A Music and Culinary Geography of Mexico is a lively lecture/demo presentation that combines music and cuisine with a multi-media cultural history of Mexican regions to better understand the origins of the various musical styles and regional cuisines as well as their significance to the diverse peoples that make up Mexico. \nJoin two-time GRAMMY nominated Sones de México Ensemble and award-winning chef Dudley Nieto on a journey to explore Mexico’s geography through a musical and culinary experience. \nThis series is free and open to the public and is presented in collaboration with local organizations throughout the U.S. following Sones de México Ensmeble’s touring schedule. The program will be presented in the Reid Center’s Entertainment Hall. \nBeyond the Music Foodways Edition: A Music and Culinary Geography of Mexico is sponsored in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/beyond-the-music-foodways-edition/
LOCATION:The Reid Center\, 1004 N A St.\, Richmond\, IN\, 47374
CATEGORIES:Beyond the Music,Family Friendly,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20240325T174927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T174927Z
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SUMMARY:UIC Latin American Music Festival Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Sones 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. \nThe three-day UIC Latin American Music Festival on April 11-April 13 features international artists and student performances from UIC and Indiana University’s Latin American Music Center as well as leading scholars\, and artists from the greater Hispanic communities throughout Chicago. \nFree and open to the public. Reserve your admission at https://uic.campusgroups.com/theatreandmus/rsvp_boot…
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/uic-latin-american-music-festival-block-party/
LOCATION:UIC Student Center East\, 750 S Halsted Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Festival,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T180000
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CREATED:20240314T180914Z
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SUMMARY:Cosmic Crossroads Concert and Livestream
DESCRIPTION:Sones 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. \nWe have multiple appearances throughout the day that include: \n10:30 AM Sones de México Ensemble – Danza del Sol (Azteca Dance Workshop) on the Lawn\n12-1:30 PM Sones de México Ensemble – 30th Anniversary Concert on the Music Stage (Also live streamed on YouTube and Facebook. Find direct links below.)\n3-4 PM Beyond the Music Foodways Edition: A MUSICAL AND CULINARY GEOGRAPHY OF MEXICO on the Patio\n5 PM Sones de México Ensemble “Fandango” jam session on the Patio \nWe are live streaming our noon concert and eclipse experience on our YouTube channel and Facebook page. Direct links to each are https://www.youtube.com/live/AmRwrsDGILA?si=OPfRxnvCobKVNkdX for YouTube andhttps://fb.me/e/6ZixSD5QO for Facebook. \nSones de México Ensemble’s participation in Cosmic Crossroads is hosted by the Southern Illinois Culture and Arts in Bilingual Education (SI CABE) and sponsored in part by an Arts Tour grant by the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \nBeyond the Music Foodways Edition is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/cosmic-crossroads-eclipse-event/
LOCATION:Alto Winery\, 8515 Highway 127\, Alto Pass\, IL\, 62905
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Family Friendly,Festival,Folkloric Dance,Live Stream,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20240222T162209Z
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SUMMARY:¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos: Clásicos del Mariachi / Mariachi Classics
DESCRIPTION:SCROLL DOWN FOR SPANISH DESCRIPTION \nAgeGuide 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 connect\, reminisce\, and enjoy the joy of singing from the comfort of their home. \nLed by the singer and guitarist Juan Díes\, co-founder of the two-time Grammy-nominated Sones de México Ensemble\, and hosted by program assistant Alfredo Hernández\, “¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos” invites eligible seniors to join in on the musical festivities via Zoom. This virtual singalong club is a celebration of Latin music classics from Mexico and other Latin American countries. \nRegular Singalong Club:\n• First and third Thursday of the month\n• 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM \nMemory Care Singalong:\n• Tailored for seniors with memory loss\n• Follows the regular singalong club\, starting at 12:00 PM\n• Caretakers are welcome to join \nApril 4: Mariachi Classics – Mariachi has become an icon of Mexican music. The first mariachis date back to the 1840s\, originating in rural areas of Jalisco\, Nayarit\, Colima\, and Michoacán in Western Mexico. Their repertoire included sones and danceable jarabes. In the 1930s\, mariachi music became urbanized and spread nationally through radio and globally during the golden age of Mexican cinema. This turned it into the principal vehicle for accompanying solo ranchera music singers\, such as Pedro Infante\, Jorge Negrete\, Lola Beltrán\, Antonio Aguilar\, Cuco Sánchez\, Lucha Villa\, Vicente Fernández\, and Juan Gabriel. Among the most distinguished mariachis are the Cuarteto Coculense\, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán\, and Mariachi Los Camperos. Let’s celebrate this magnificent Mexican tradition by singing some of the immortal hits of mariachi from yesterday and today. \nTo participate in “¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos\,” eligible seniors can register for free by visiting: https://ageguide.org/spanish-language-sing-alongs-for…/. Once registered\, participants will have access to all scheduled sessions for the season. \nEN ESPAÑOL \nAgeGuide y Sounds Good Choir se complacen en anunciar el lanzamiento de un nuevo y divertido programa de canto en línea para personas de habla hispana de la tercera edad en los condados de DuPage\, Grundy\, Kane\, Kankakee\, Kendall\, Lake\, McHenry\, Will\, y Cook. Bajo el nombre de “¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos”\, este club de membresía gratuita ofrece una oportunidad única para que los adultos mayores de 60 años se conecten\, recuerden y disfruten de la alegría de cantar desde la comodidad de sus hogares. \nDirigidos por el cantante y guitarrista Juan Díes\, cofundador del conjunto Sones de México Ensemble\, dos veces nominados a los premios Grammy\, y asistido por Alfredo Hernández como maestro de ceremonias\, “¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos” invita a personas que llenen los requisitos de membresía a participar en estas sesiones de música por Zoom. Este club virtual de canto es una celebración de los temas clásicos del cancionero popular de México y otros países latinoamericanos. \nClub regular de canto:\n• Primer y tercer jueves del mes.\n• De 11:00 AM a 12:00 PM. \nSesión de Canto para personas con pérdida de memoria:\n• Adaptada para adultos mayores con pérdida de memoria.\n• Sigue al club regular de canto\, comenzando a las 12:00 PM.\n• Los cuidadores también son bienvenidos. \nAbril 04: Clásicos del Mariachi – El mariachi se ha convertido en un ícono de la música mexicana. Los primeros mariachis datan de la década de 1840\, originarios de los ranchos de Jalisco\, Nayarit\, Colima y Michoacán en el occidente de México. Su repertorio incluía sones y jarabes bailables. En la década de 1930\, el mariachi se urbanizó y se difundió a nivel nacional a través de la radio y a nivel mundial durante la época dorada del cine mexicano. Esto lo convirtió en el vehículo principal para acompañar a cantantes solistas de música ranchera\, tales como Pedro Infante\, Jorge Negrete\, Lola Beltrán\, Antonio Aguilar\, Cuco Sánchez\, Lucha Villa\, Vicente Fernández y Juan Gabriel. Entre los mariachis más destacados se encuentran el Cuarteto Coculense\, el Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán y el Mariachi Los Camperos. Celebremos esta magnífica tradición mexicana cantando algunos de los éxitos inmortales del mariachi de ayer y hoy. \nPara participar en “¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos”\, los adultos mayores elegibles pueden registrarse de manera gratuita visitando: https://ageguide.org/spanish-language-sing-alongs-for…/. Una vez registrados\, los participantes tendrán acceso a todas las sesiones programadas para la temporada.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/canta-radio-recuerdos-clasicos-del-mariachi-mariachi-classics/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Live Stream,Mexican Music,Senior Services,Virtual,virtual singalong
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T193000
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SUMMARY:Online Roundtable: The Black Music of Mexico II
DESCRIPTION:Roundtable Discussion: The Black Music of Mexico II \nModerated by Dr. Eric Hines\, DMA \nwith \nDr. 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\, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the roundtable. \nand \nElena Gonzales\, PhD\, an accomplished curator and author specializing in exhibitions that promote social justice and cultural awareness\, and Curator of Civic Engagement & Social Justice at the Chicago History Museum. With a strong background in American Studies and Public Humanities\, Dr. Gonzales has been curating since 2006\, beginning at the National Museum of Mexican Art. \nDr. Eric 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 percussion\, Eric is not only a renowned performer but also a bandleader\, leading the captivating Caribbean jazz ensemble\, Eric Hines & Pan Dulce\, a staple in the vibrant Chicago music scene. Beyond performing\, Eric is a sought-after clinician in concert\, marching\, and world percussion\, sharing his knowledge at prestigious events and institutions globally. \nIn Chicago\, Eric is a dedicated faculty member of Ravinia’s Jazz Mentors program and The People’s Music School\, where he directs Wind Ensemble\, teaches Applied Percussion\, and imparts Music Theory. Eric holds a DMA and MM from the University of Arizona and a BME from the University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana. \n“Our aim is to promote an informed awareness of the African root of Mexico and the profoundly significant role that Afromexicans have played in the formation of the contemporary Mexican identity. For musicians and artists\, Africa’s ancestral heart beats strongly in the soundscape of Mexico\, but sadly\, Afromexican presence is often underrepresented in conversations on Mexican history and culture. We invite our community to join us as we gaze through the lens of Mexican regional music to admire and celebrate Blackness in all aspects of Mexican society. Music is a truthful expression of the human experience\, and we hope this series will inspire unity and love throughout our diverse Chicago neighborhoods.” – Eric Hines \nNo registration necessary. Join us on Zoom at the following link: https://mex.how/afromex* \n*currently this link connects to a video of part one of this discussion. On February 28\, it will connect you to the Zoom session. It will also stream live on YouTube.com/sonesdemexico. \nFunding for the Black Music of Mexico series is provided in part by the Exellerator Fund at Latinos Progresando and the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC); the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation; the Chicago Cultural Treasures at the Illinois Facilities Fund; the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs; and the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Their commitment to endorsing initiatives that celebrate cultural diversity resonates harmoniously with the essence of Sones de México Ensemble. Promotional partnership support provided by AARP Illinois.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/online-roundtable-the-black-music-of-mexico-ii/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Afro-Mexican Music,Education,Live Stream,Mexican Music,Roundtable Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20231202T194852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T194852Z
UID:7121-1703156400-1703163600@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos: Christmas Songs/Canciones de Navidad
DESCRIPTION:SCROLL DOWN FOR SPANISH DESCRIPTION \nAgeGuide 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 connect\, reminisce\, and enjoy the joy of singing from the comfort of their home. \nLed by the singer and guitarist Juan Díes\, co-founder of the two-time Grammy-nominated Sones de México Ensemble\, and hosted by program assistant Alfredo Hernández\, “¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos” invites eligible seniors to join in on the musical festivities via Zoom. This virtual singalong club is a celebration of Latin music classics from Mexico and other Latin American countries. \nRegular Singalong Club:\n• First and third Thursday of the month\n• 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM \nMemory Care Singalong:\n• Tailored for seniors with memory loss\n• Follows the regular singalong club\, starting at 12:00 PM\n• Caretakers are welcome to join \nDecember 21: Christmas Songs—Let’s finish the year singing! Singing Christmas carols is a favorite family activity throughout Latin America. We will be singing a selection of Christmas songs from various countries: El Burrito Sabanero\, Las Posadas\, Noche de Paz\, Feliz Navidad\, Los Peces en el Río\, Blanca Navidad\, and more. We recommend that you wear Christmas colors to help us get in the season spirit! \nTo participate in “¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos\,” eligible seniors can register for free by visiting: https://ageguide.org/spanish-language-sing-alongs-for…/. Once registered\, participants will have access to all scheduled sessions for the season. \nEN ESPAÑOL \nAgeGuide y Sounds Good Choir se complacen en anunciar el lanzamiento de un nuevo y divertido programa de canto en línea para personas de habla hispana de la tercera edad en los condados de DuPage\, Grundy\, Kane\, Kankakee\, Kendall\, Lake\, McHenry\, Will\, y Cook. Bajo el nombre de “¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos”\, este club de membresía gratuita ofrece una oportunidad única para que los adultos mayores de 60 años se conecten\, recuerden y disfruten de la alegría de cantar desde la comodidad de sus hogares. \nDirigidos por el cantante y guitarrista Juan Díes\, cofundador del conjunto Sones de México Ensemble\, dos veces nominados a los premios Grammy\, y asistido por Alfredo Hernández como maestro de ceremonias\, “¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos” invita a personas que llenen los requisitos de membresía a participar en estas sesiones de música por Zoom. Este club virtual de canto es una celebración de los temas clásicos del cancionero popular de México y otros países latinoamericanos. \nClub regular de canto:\n• Primer y tercer jueves del mes.\n• De 11:00 AM a 12:00 PM. \nSesión de Canto para personas con pérdida de memoria:\n• Adaptada para adultos mayores con pérdida de memoria.\n• Sigue al club regular de canto\, comenzando a las 12:00 PM.\n• Los cuidadores también son bienvenidos. \nDiciembre 21: Canciones de Navidad—¡Terminemos el año cantando! Cantar villancicos es una tradición familiar favorita en toda América Latina. Cantemos una selección de música navideña de varios países: El Burrito Sabanero\, Las Posadas\, Noche de Paz\, Feliz Navidad\, Los Peces en el Rio\, Blanca Navidad y más. ¡Les recomendamos que se vistan con colores navideños para entrar en ambiente! \nPara participar en “¡Canta! Radio Recuerdos”\, los adultos mayores elegibles pueden registrarse de manera gratuita visitando: https://ageguide.org/spanish-language-sing-alongs-for…/. Una vez registrados\, los participantes tendrán acceso a todas las sesiones programadas para la temporada.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/canta-radio-recuerdos-christmas-songs-canciones-de-navidad/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Mexican Music,Senior Services,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20231202T171841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T171841Z
UID:7119-1702742400-1702747800@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Posada and Student Recital (Rogers Park)
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the holidays and enjoy the results of the work our wonderful Mexican Music School students in Rogers Park have put in over the last few months learning how to play guitar and violin along with some traditional Mexican Christmas songs. \nSing along with us and bring a dish to share for our potluck! \nThe Posada takes place across the street from Metropolitan Family Services at Retro Cafe\, 3246 N Central Ave. \nIt’s free and open to the public! \nWhile you’re there\, learn more about our Mexican Music School and take advantage of special discounts on 2024 classes.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/holiday-posada-and-student-recital-rogers-park/
LOCATION:Centro Romero\, 6216 N Clark St\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60660
CATEGORIES:Education,Family Friendly,Mexican Music,Posada,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T123000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20231202T171438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T171438Z
UID:7117-1702724400-1702729800@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Posada and Student Recital (Pilsen)
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the holidays and enjoy the results of the work our wonderful Pilsen Mexican Music School students have put in over the last few months learning how to play guitar and violin along with some traditional Mexican Christmas songs. \nSing along with us and bring a dish to share for our potluck! \nIt’s free and open to the public! \nWhile you’re there\, learn more about our Mexican Music School and take advantage of special discounts on 2024 classes.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/holiday-posada-and-student-recital-pilsen/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Croation Roman Catholic Church\, 1850 S Throop St.\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60608
CATEGORIES:Education,Family Friendly,Mexican Music,Posada,School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T123000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20231202T170911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T170911Z
UID:7113-1702724400-1702729800@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Posada and Student Recital (Belmont Cragin)
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the holidays and enjoy the results of the work our wonderful Mexican Music School students at Metropolitan Family Services Belmont Cragin have put in over the last few months learning how to play guitar and violin along with some traditional Mexican Christmas songs. Sing along with us and bring a dish to share for our potluck! \nThe Posada takes place across the street from Metropolitan Family Services at Retro Cafe\, 3246 N Central Ave. \nIt’s free and open to the public! \nWhile you’re there\, learn more about our Mexican Music School and take advantage of special discounts on 2024 classes.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/holiday-posada-and-student-recital-belmont-cragin/
LOCATION:Retro Cafe\, 3246 N Central Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60634
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Mexican Music,Posada,School,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20231101T182003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T182003Z
UID:7097-1701367200-1701374400@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Immigration Ministry Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Join Cardinal Blase J. Cupich\, Rev. John Hoffman\, Jim Kiley and Tom Kiley on Thursday\, November 30 at Saint Ignatius College Prep in Chicago\, IL for KEEP HOPE ALIVE 2023\, the premier benefit and celebration supporting the Archdiocese of Chicago’s local Immigration Ministry and National Pastoral Migratoria. \nMusical entertainment by Sones de México Ensemble. \nVIP Reception: 6:00 PM\nProgram: 6:45 PM \nVisit KEEPHOPEALIVEIMMIGRANTS.ORG for more information and to register.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/immigration-ministry-benefit/
LOCATION:St. Ignatius Colege Prep\, 1076 W. Roosevelt Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608
CATEGORIES:Benefit,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231103T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231103T220000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20231005T161027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T162629Z
UID:7079-1699041600-1699048800@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Cuerdas Clasicas: Ofrenda Musical
DESCRIPTION:Join three Chicago Cultural Treasures (Cuerdas Clasicas\, Sones de México Ensemble\, and Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago) when we honor our Traditions by presenting a Musical Ofrenda. A night that will pay respects to our Cultural ancestry\, through Music and Dance. \nAbout Cuerdas Clasicas:\nCuerdas Clasicas performs a variety of musical works\, both instrumental and vocal. Some are traditional Latin music\, while others are classical works by composers such as Mozart\, Vivaldi\, Strauss\, Johan Sebastian Bach\, and Edward Grieg\, all of which are characterized by pick instruments such as the mandolin\, the bandurria\, the lute\, the bass\, and of course\, the classical guitar. \nAbout Sones de México Ensemble:\nSones de México Ensemble is Illinois’ premier Mexican folk music ensemble. The two-time Grammy-nominated sextet specializes in Mexican ‘son’\, a family of diverse\, regional music styles that date back to the 16th Century. With a large collection of over 80 folk musical instruments representative of Mexico’s diverse local cultures the group’s multi-instrumentalist musicians\, vocalists and dancers perform a repertoire that is rich in colors\, textures and rhythms. They often collaborate cross-culturally with classical\, blues\, Irish\, Chinese and other musicians and dancers to promote a deeper appreciation of Mexico’s rich\, but often little-known rural music traditions. \nAbout Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago:\nThe Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago\, founded in 1982\, consists of 14 to 50 dancers that showcase dance & costume from 32 states of Mexico that range from pre-Columbian indigenous rituals to the influences of Spanish\, French\, Caribbean\, & Revolutionary cultures on present-day Mexican dance. Performances are fast-paced\, non-stop with many lighting and quick costume changes. Company’s mission is to increase the public’s awareness of this heritage that comprises over 300 dance styles. They have performed for President Reagan\, Vice-President Bush\, President Clinton\, and Mexican President Fox. \nSpecial Presale for friends of Sones de México: Save $5 per ticket with the promo code OFRENDAPRE. Follow the instructions at the Athenaeum Center ticketing site to redeem this offer.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/cuerdas-clasicas-ofrenda-musical/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture\, 2936 N Southport Ave Chicago\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Folkloric Dance,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T213000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20230908T154115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T161552Z
UID:7055-1698170400-1698183000@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:CSO Latino Alliance: The Black Music of Mexico
DESCRIPTION:6:00pm Preconcert Reception \nThe 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 own Sones de México Ensemble will share a short musical performance highlighting the African presence in Mexico’s folk music and culture as part of their The Black Music of Mexico series sponsored by the Excellerator Fund. \nThe Black Music of Mexico captivating series of live performances and conversations explores the presence of African culture in Mexico. African-influenced styles of Mexican music to be explored include son jarocho\, mariachi\, Chilenas\, and son de artesa. \n7:30pm Concert \nThe following CSO concert will feature an exuberant melding of styles\, including Symphonic Dances from West Side Story and Revueltas’ joyfully raucous Sensemayá. \nDiscount tickets are $40 (concert + event) with promo code LAEVENTS.  Order online at cso.org or by phone at 312-294-3000. Your pricing will be adjusted after you have added your seats to the online order. \nFull season Latino Alliance packages also available. Learn more about the Latino Alliance here.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/cso-latino-alliance-the-black-music-of-mexico/
LOCATION:Symphony Center Chicago\, 220 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60604
CATEGORIES:Afro-Mexican Music,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20230907T150111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T150111Z
UID:7047-1694714400-1694721600@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:2023 MEXtalks: ¡Yo Soy!
DESCRIPTION:Sones 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.\n\n¡Yo Soy! is a proclamation that is open to the many complexities of Mexican identity. The event is an opportunity to own our identity\, our indigenous roots\, our histories\, our evolving culture\, all the spaces we occupy\, our victories\, and more!\n\nSones de México Ensemble will open and close the evening with a pair of performances.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/2023-mextalks-yo-soy/
LOCATION:Harris Theater for Music and Dance\, 205 E. Randolph\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60601
CATEGORIES:Afro-Mexican Music,Lecture,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T143000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20230907T143504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T143504Z
UID:7041-1694611800-1694615400@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:The Black Music of Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Sones 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 profound influence of Black individuals on the country’s vibrant history and current culture with the aim of finding common ground and promote kinship between Chicago’s Black and Mexican communities.\n\nThe series transcends the stage to honor the Afro-Mexican population\, a facet often relegated to the sidelines in conversations about Mexico’s ethnic diversity.\n\nAfrican-influenced styles of Mexican music to be explored include son jarocho\, mariachi\, Chilenas\, and son de artesa.\n\nFree and open to the public
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/the-black-music-of-mexico-3/
LOCATION:Joliet Junior College\, 1215 Houbolt Road\, Joliet IL\, 60431\, Joliet\, Illinois\, 60431
CATEGORIES:Afro-Mexican Music,Concerts,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20230907T142010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T142010Z
UID:7037-1694358000-1694358000@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:The Black Music of Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Sones 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 profound influence of Black individuals on the country’s vibrant history and current culture with the aim of finding common ground and promote kinship between Chicago’s Black and Mexican communities.\nThe series transcends the stage to honor the Afro-Mexican population\, a facet often relegated to the sidelines in conversations about Mexico’s ethnic diversity.\n\n\nAfrican-influenced styles of Mexican music to be explored include son jarocho\, mariachi\, Chilenas\, and son de artes9\nFree admission.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/the-black-music-of-mexico-2/
LOCATION:South Merrill Community Garden\, 7030 South Merrill\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60649
CATEGORIES:Afro-Mexican Music,Concerts,Family Friendly,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20230907T140715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T140715Z
UID:7030-1694260800-1694264400@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:The Black Music of Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Sones 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 profound influence of Black individuals on the country’s vibrant history and current culture with the aim of finding common ground and promote kinship between Chicago’s Black and Mexican communities.\nThe series transcends the stage to honor the Afro-Mexican population\, a facet often relegated to the sidelines in conversations about Mexico’s ethnic diversity.\n\n\nAfrican-influenced styles of Mexican music to be explored include son jarocho\, mariachi\, Chilenas\, and son de artesa.\n\n\nThe 79th Street Renaissance Festival is located at the intersection of 79th Street and Racine Avenue and presented by the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation. More information is at https://www.gagdc.org/…/79th-Street-Renaissance…\n\n\n$5 suggested donation.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/the-black-music-of-mexico/
LOCATION:79th Street Renaissance Festival\, 79th Street & Racine Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60620
CATEGORIES:Afro-Mexican Music,Concerts,Family Friendly,Festival,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20221013T215441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T180600Z
UID:6727-1668884400-1668889800@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:In Concert: Sones de Mexico Ensemble with NIU Banda and Mariachi NIU
DESCRIPTION:Sones de Mexico Ensemble will join Banda NIU and Mariachi NIU under the direction of Christopher Scanlon on stage for a concert/recital that will feature a musical collaboration including different styles of Mexican traditional music. It will feature traditional Mexican regional styles of orchestral wind music. \nThe concert takes place in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall of NIU’s Music Building. \nCo-sponsored by Friends of the NIU Libraries\, Undocumented Student Support\, the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies\, and the Latino Resource Center. \nThis program is sponsored in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \nOpen to the general public. Free Admission.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/in-concert-sones-de-mexico-ensemble-with-niu-banda-and-mariachi-niu/
LOCATION:Northern Illinois University Music Building\, 400 Lucinda Avenue\, DeKalb\,\, IL\, 60115
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20221013T214639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T214631Z
UID:6722-1668699000-1668702600@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Bandas de Mexico: A Musical Geography of Mexico Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Ethnomusicologist and Sones de Mexico Ensemble drummer Dr. Eric Hines will give a public lecture that will describe five different regional styles of traditional Mexican banda (wind orchestra) music from Sinaloa\, Zacatecas\, Morelos\, Oaxaca and Yucatan\, each with its own distinct instrumentation\, repertoire and history. \nThe workshop is one of a series of lectures and workshops leading up to a free concert collaboration on November 19 between Sones de Mexico Ensemble and the Northern Illinois University Banda and Mariachi Ensembles. Learn more at https://sonesdemexico.com/event/in-concert-sones-de-mexico-ensemble-with-niu-banda-and-mariachi-niu/ \nCo-sponsored by Friends of the NIU Libraries\, Undocumented Student Support\, the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies\, and the Latino Resource Center. This program is sponsored in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \nOpen to the general public. Free Admission.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/bandas-de-mexico-a-musical-geography-of-mexico-lecture/
LOCATION:Founders Memorial Library\, 217 Normal Rd\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115
CATEGORIES:Education,Lecture,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20221013T213825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T180130Z
UID:6719-1668690000-1668697200@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Bandas de Mexico Workshop (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will pick up where the previous one left off. Sones de Mexico Ensemble music director\, Victor Pichardo (arranger) and percussionist Eric Hines will lead a hands-on master class suveying distinct regional styles of “banda” music from Mexico\, including Sinaloa\, Zacatecas\, Morelos\, Oaxaca\, and Yucatan. \nThis workshop is open to the public\, especially brass\, horn and percussion instrumentalists with intermediate/advanced music reading skills. Co-sponsored by Friends of the NIU Libraries\, Undocumented Student Support\, the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies\, and the Latino Resource Center. \nThe workshop takes place in the Recital Hall of Northern Illinois University Music Building. \nThe workshop is one of a series of lectures and workshops leading up to a concert collaboration on November 19 between Sones de Mexico Ensemble and the Northern Illinois University Banda and Mariachi Ensembles. Learn more at https://sonesdemexico.com/event/in-concert-sones-de-mexico-ensemble-with-niu-banda-and-mariachi-niu/ \nThis program is sponsored in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Open to the general public. Free Admission.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/bandas-de-mexico-workshop-part-2/
LOCATION:Northern Illinois University Music Building\, 400 Lucinda Avenue\, DeKalb\,\, IL\, 60115
CATEGORIES:Education,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20220928T223015Z
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SUMMARY:Los San Patricios: The Irish Soldiers of Mexico (Chicago - South Side)
DESCRIPTION:Los San Patricios: The Irish Soldiers of Mexico is a joint concert of Sones de Mexico Ensemble with Sean Cleland and the Irish Music School of Chicago. Get your tickets today at thebeverlyartscenter.com \n\nIn 1846-48\, during the Mexican-American War\, a group of gallant soldiers formed mostly by recent Irish immigrants to the United States\, who called themselves the St. Patrick’s Battalion (Batallón de San Patricio)\, fought alongside Mexico against the U.S. invasion. The San Patricios fought under a green silk flag emblazoned with the Mexican coat of arms\, an image of St. Patrick\, and the words “Erin Go Bragh.” \nTwo highly respected Chicago organizations\, each representing a community with deep immigrant roots\, will share one stage when Mexican folk music group Sones de México Ensemble\, directed by Victor Pichardo and ethnomusicologist Juan Dies\, joins forces with Irish fiddler and director of the Irish Music School of Chicago\, Seán Cleland and the Kilgubbin Ensemble for two Chicago dates: The Irish American Heritage Center of Chicago (North Side)\, and the Beverly Arts Center (South Side). The concert will use the music of fiddles\, harps\, accordions\, foot tapping and voices of Irish jigs and Mexican son. A script by Molly Sturdevant and poetry by Vincent Velázquez will tell the little-known story of Los San Patricios\, the St. Patrick’s Battalion.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/los-san-patricios-the-irish-soldiers-of-mexico-chicago-south-side/
LOCATION:Beverly Arts Center\, 2407 W 111th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60655
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20220917T162703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221023T185104Z
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SUMMARY:Los San Patricios: The Irish Soldiers of Mexico (Midland\, MI)
DESCRIPTION:Los San Patricios: The Irish Soldiers of Mexico is a joint concert of Sones de Mexico Ensemble with Sean Cleland and the Irish Music School of Chicago. \nIn 1846-48\, during the Mexican-American War\, a group of gallant soldiers formed mostly by recent Irish immigrants to the United States\, who called themselves the St. Patrick’s Battalion (Batallón de San Patricio)\, fought alongside Mexico against the U.S. invasion. The San Patricios fought under a green silk flag emblazoned with the Mexican coat of arms\, an image of St. Patrick\, and the words “Erin Go Bragh.” \nTwo highly respected Chicago organizations\, each representing a community with deep immigrant roots\, will share one stage when Mexican folk music group Sones de México Ensemble\, directed by Victor Pichardo and ethnomusicologist Juan Dies\, joins forces with Irish fiddler and director of the Irish Music School of Chicago\, Seán Cleland and the Kilgubbin Ensemble. The concert will use the music of fiddles\, harps\, accordions\, foot tapping and voices of Irish jigs and Mexican son. A script by Molly Sturdevant and poetry by Vincent Velázquez will tell the little-known story of Los San Patricios\, the St. Patrick’s Battalion. \nPresented by the Midland Center for the Arts Windows on the World Series
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/los-san-patricios-the-irish-soldiers-of-mexico/
LOCATION:Midland Center for the Arts\, 1801 W St Andrews Rd.\, Midland\, MI\, 48640
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T213000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20220928T222023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T212118Z
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SUMMARY:Los San Patricios: The Irish Soldiers of Mexico (Chicago - North Side)
DESCRIPTION:Los San Patricios: The Irish Soldiers of Mexico is a joint concert of Sones de Mexico Ensemble with Sean Cleland and with memebers of the Kilgubbin Ensemble. Get your tickets today at sonesdemexico.link/tix \nIn 1846-48\, during the Mexican-American War\, a group of gallant soldiers formed mostly by recent Irish immigrants to the United States\, who called themselves the St. Patrick’s Battalion (Batallón de San Patricio)\, fought alongside Mexico against the U.S. invasion. The San Patricios fought under a green silk flag emblazoned with the Mexican coat of arms\, an image of St. Patrick\, and the words “Erin Go Bragh.” \nTwo highly respected Chicago organizations\, each representing a community with deep immigrant roots\, will share one stage when Mexican folk music group Sones de México Ensemble\, directed by Victor Pichardo and ethnomusicologist Juan Dies\, joins forces with Irish fiddler and director of the Irish Music School of Chicago\, Seán Cleland and the Kilgubbin Ensemble for two Chicago dates: The Irish American Heritage Center of Chicago November 11 (North Side)\, and the Beverly Arts Center November 16 (South Side). The concert will use the music of fiddles\, harps\, accordions\, foot tapping and voices of Irish jigs and Mexican son. A script by Molly Sturdevant and poetry by Vincent Velázquez will tell the little-known story of Los San Patricios\, the St. Patrick’s Battalion.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/los-san-patricios-the-irish-soldiers-of-mexico-chicago-north-side/
LOCATION:Irish American Hertage Center\, 4626 N Knox Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221104T203000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20221013T213134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T175939Z
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SUMMARY:Bandas de Mexico Workshop (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Sones de Mexico Ensemble music director\, Victor Pichardo (arranger) and percussionist Eric Hines will lead a hands-on master class surveying distinct regional styles of “banda” music from Mexico\, including Sinaloa\, Zacatecas\, Morelos\, Oaxaca\, and Yucatan. \nOpen to the public\, especially brass\, horn and percussion instrumentalists with intermediate/advanced music reading skills. Co-sponsored by Friends of the NIU Libraries\, Undocumented Student Support\, the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies\, and the Latino Resource Center. \nThe workshop is one of a series of lectures and workshops leading up to a free concert collaboration on November 19 between Sones de Mexico Ensemble and the Northern Illinois University Banda and Mariachi Ensembles. Learn more at https://sonesdemexico.com/event/in-concert-sones-de-mexico-ensemble-with-niu-banda-and-mariachi-niu/ \nThis program is sponsored in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \nOpen to the general public. Free Admission.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/bandas-de-mexico-workshop-part-1/
LOCATION:Northern Illinois University Music Building\, 400 Lucinda Avenue\, DeKalb\,\, IL\, 60115
CATEGORIES:Education,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20221027T211821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T211821Z
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SUMMARY:CORRIDOS: Mexican Tragic Ballad Song Writing Workshop in English
DESCRIPTION:Learn to write an authentic Mexican “corrido” in this free\, two‐hour+ workshop with Juan Díes\, folklorist and co-founder of the GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY Nominated Sones de México Ensemble. \nThe workshop will be taught in English. \nBy the end of this workshop the class will have written an original song in a corrido form. The corrido is a 150‐year-old Mexican ballad tradition that narrates tragic tales based on true events and honors folk heroes. Learn about the history of this tradition and the rules for writing the poetic lyrics of these captivating songs. \nThe workshop takes place at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Portrait Gallery Education Center. \nFREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. \nSponsored in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/corridos-mexican-tragic-ballad-song-writing-workshop-in-english-3/
LOCATION:National Portrait Gallery\, 8th and F Streets\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
CATEGORIES:Education,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260601T162818
CREATED:20220928T142350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T220729Z
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SUMMARY:Keep Hope Alive Benefit for Immigrant Justice
DESCRIPTION:The Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity Immigration Ministry invites you to join Cardinal Blase J. Cupich\, Jorge Ramirez and Reverend Clete Kiley for the premier benefit and celebration supporting the Archdiocese of Chicago’s local Immigration Ministry and National Pastoral Migratoria. \nVIP reception with Cardinal Blase J. Cupich begins at 6PM \nMain reception with entertainment by Sones de Mexico Ensemble begins at 6:45. \nTully Hall at St. Ignatius College Prep.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/keep-hope-alive-benefit-for-immigrant-justice/
LOCATION:St. Ignatius Colege Prep\, 1076 W. Roosevelt Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608
CATEGORIES:Benefit,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music
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