Traditional Mexican Music
Benefit Performance for the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights
The Library 190 S LaSalle Street, Chicago, ILCelebrate immigrant children, their resilience, and their human rights at the annual Chicago fundraiser for the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights. The Grammy-Nominated Sones de México Ensemble joins Stand Up Comic Meghana Indurti, and Young Center Founder and Executive Director Maria Woltjen. The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights protects and advances the rights and […]
Orbert Davis’ Jazz & Family Fun Festival
Island Park P O Box 665 79 Mill St., Momence, IllinoisSones de Mexico Ensemble is the guest of Chicago jazz composer, trumpeter and Chicago Jazz Philharmonic leader Orbert Davis at his first annual Jazz & Family Fun Festival. We are also collaborating with the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic for the world premiere of Chicago Immigrant Stories II July 22 at Millennium Park in Chicago. Enjoy an […]
St. Benedict Fest
St. Benedict School 2339 York St, Blue Island, IL 60406, Blue Island, IllinoisA Catholic School Fundraiser sponsored by the Sánchez family in memory of Gregorio and Josefina Sánchez, a teacher immigrated from Irapuato, Guanajuato in 1914 and whose descendants continue to make a strong impact on the community. All proceeds benefit the students of St. Benedict School. Free Admission Fun for the entire family! Festival starts at […]
Fiesta Mexicana Family Concert
LIncoln Home National Historic Site 426 S 7th St., Springfield, ILFiesta Mexicana is an interactive concert for kids and their parents based on our Parents Choice Award-winning album of the same name. The program includes songs, storytelling and interactive games between the songs that are delivered in English and Spanish. The group embarks on a journey through Mexican music and the magic world that surrounds […]
Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico: Springfield, IL
LIncoln Home National Historic Site 426 S 7th St., Springfield, ILThe Lincoln Home National Historic Site presents our lively and informative musical lecture demonstration Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico. Experience a guided tour through Mexico’s folk music regions with music, dance, narration, and multimedia. Learn about regional styles like Tapatíos, Jarochos, Regios, Chilangos, and Calentanos and the people that created them. Discover […]
Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico
Chicago State University 9501 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Chicago, IllinoisSones de Mexico Ensemble continues this national NEA funded tour program with this free presentation at Chicago State University in Chicago’s South side, hosted by the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Jazz Academy. Mexico's folk music and dance styles are very diverse and largely unknown outside of Mexico. There is son jarocho, son huasteco, gusto, son istmeño, […]
Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico: Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago - Fullerton Hall, Modern Wing Entrance 159 E Monroe St, Chicago, IllinoisSones de Mexico Ensemble will give an outdoor presentation of its musical and geographical national tour program with this presentation hosted by the Art Institute of Chicago’s 2nd Annual Block Party. Enjoy live renditions of at as many as 12 different folk music and dance styles from different areas of Mexico, each unique and often […]
Chicago Immigrant Stories II: Finale
Jay Pritzker Pavilion 201 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesGreek saxophonist and composer Athanasios Zervas and Sones de México Ensemble join Orbert Davis and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic for the culmination of this years edition of the CJP's Immigrant Stories project. The concert also features immigrant members of Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Argentinian pianist Leandro Lopez Varady, Bulgarian violinist Zara Zaharieva and Lebanese oud player […]
Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago
Ho Chunk Gaming Black River Falls W9010 Hwy 54 East, Black River Falls, WISones de México Ensemble joins the The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago for a special evening celebrating Mexican culture, music and dance. The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago was founded in 1982 by José Luis and Matie Ovalle, its present artistic directors and choreographers. As Chicago’s oldest Mexican dance institution, MFDC has received […]
Navy Pier Quinceañera Concert
Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesSeñioritas quinceañeras, join us for Quinceañera at Navy Pier! On the 17th of August, celebrate your 15th birthday with us and enjoy an unforgettable experience like only Navy Pier has to offer. After meeting in the Crystal Gardens, all participating young ladies will be treated to a free, professional photo to commemorate the occasion, along […]