Traditional Mexican Music
“Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home” Opening Reception
Poetry Foundation 61 W Superior St., Chicago, ILMembers of Sones de México Ensemble will perform at the April 17 opening night reception of "Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home" at the Poetry Foundation. The exhibition explores escaramuza, the team sport of women’s precision horse riding, addressing complex themes of identity, family, and gender with a lush combination of poetry and photography. The exhibit […]
CORRIDOS: Mexican Tragic Ballad Song Writing Workshop Taught in Spanish
Poetry Foundation 61 W Superior St., Chicago, ILCORRIDOS: 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 […]
World Fair US (Chicago)
Seat Geek Stadium 7000 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, ILSones de Mexico Ensemble will perform three times this summer at World Fair US in suburban Chicago, IL. World Fair US is a global cultural festival coming to Chicago July 7-28! Live performances, authentic food, rides and more! With a rich history of bringing together cultures from East Asia, Europe, the Americas, Japan, and South […]
World Fair US (Chicago)
Seat Geek Stadium 7000 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, ILSones de Mexico Ensemble will perform three times this summer at World Fair US in suburban Chicago, IL. World Fair US is a global cultural festival coming to Chicago July 7-28! Live performances, authentic food, rides and more! With a rich history of bringing together cultures from East Asia, Europe, the Americas, Japan, and South […]
World Fair US (Chicago)
Sones de Mexico Ensemble will perform three times this summer at World Fair US in suburban Chicago, IL. World Fair US is a global cultural festival coming to Chicago July 7-28! Live performances, authentic food, rides and more! With a rich history of bringing together cultures from East Asia, Europe, the Americas, Japan, and South […]
Fiesta Mexicana Family Concert (East Side, Chicago)
Rowan Park 11546 S Avenue L, Chicago, ILSones de Mexico Ensemble presents "Fiesta Mexicana," an interactive concert for kids and their parents, in three special free concerts for the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks series. Based on our Parents Choice Award-winning album of the same name, the program includes songs, storytelling and interactive games that are delivered in English […]
Fiesta Mexicana Family Concert (Brighton Park, Chicago)
Park 596 (Brighton Park Communty Campus) 4830 S Western Ave, Chicago, ILSones de Mexico Ensemble presents Fiesta Mexicana, an interactive concert for kids and their parents, in three special free concerts for the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks series. Based on our Parents Choice Award-winning album of the same name, the program includes songs, storytelling and interactive games that are delivered in English […]
Taste of Chicago Albany Park
Albany Park, Chicago 4700 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, ILJoin Sones de Mexico Ensemble at a neighborhood pop-up edition of the City of Chicago's famous Taste of Chicago. Enjoy deliciously diverse food from neighborhood eateries along with music, activities, and vendors that reflect the cultural diversity of this unique Chicago neighborhood. The festival is open from noon until 8:00 PM. Sones de México Ensemble […]
La Noche del Son 2025
Kehrein Center of the Arts 5628 W Washington B;vd, Chicago, ILSones de Mexico Ensemble and Cuerdas Clasicas join The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago for a spectacular music and dance celebration August 23 at Chicago's Kehrein Center For The Arts. Don't miss this meeting of three Chicago Cultural Treasures on one stage as they celebrate the heart & soul of Mexican culture. Tickets on […]
Corridos: Mexican Tragic Ballad Songwriting Workshop [online series in ENGLISH]
Online EventLearn to write an authentic Mexican “corrido” in this free, three-part online workshop with Juan Díes, co-founder of the GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY Nominated Sones de México Ensemble. Thursdays, Aug 28-Sep 11 at 6:30pm (in English) Aug 28 - Part 1: History and Definition of corrido Sep 04 - Part 2: The poetry and narrative […]