Performance

Levitt VIBE Belmont Cragin Music Series
Riis Park 6100 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL 60639, Chicago, ILSones de México Ensemble will perform a FREE outdoor concert to begin the 2024 Levitt VIBE Belmont Cragin Music Series, bringing people of all ages, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds together to enjoy a free and family-friendly concert. The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago is proud to present the most recent addition to its multidisciplinary […]

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 […]

Sones de México Ensemble In Concert (Kent, OH)
Battleground Taproom and Mexican Kitchen 425 Cherry Street, Kent, OHSones de México Ensemble visits historic South Kent, Ohio and the Battleground Taproom and Mexican Kitchen. The Battleground Taproom and Mexican Kitchen specializes in traditional Mexican food – street tacos, churros, pozole, tamales, mole, empanadas, and other dishes representative of several regions of Mexico. Sones de México Ensemble will present the best of traditional, regional […]

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.

Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series
Leicht Memorial Park 128 Dousman Street, Green Bay, WISones de México Ensemble travels to Green Bay, WI to perform a free outdoor concert for the Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series. The Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces […]

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: […]

Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico
College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, ILWith the help of a map and a collection of dozens of authentic musical instruments, Sones de México Ensemble will take you on a one-hour musical journey through various cultural regions of Mexico presenting Aztec dance, norteña music, and each of the eight Mexican sones (or song styles) son abajeño, son planeco, son de mariachi, […]

30th Anniversary Gala
National Museum of Mexican Art 1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesSONES DE MEXICO ENSEMBLE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS IN THE SERVICE OF MEXICAN MUSIC AND CULTURE WITH A GALA DINNER AND PERFORMANCE Join Sones de México Ensemble and our Board of Directors as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary! Our 30th Anniversary Gala will feature a gourmet dinner of regional Mexican cuisine created by Chef Dudley Nieto, […]