February 2019
Chicago Immigrant Stories: Pilsen
Sones de Mexico Ensemble's Juan Dies, Victor Pichardo, Eric Hines and Erendira Izguerra join forces with Orbert Davis and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic to explore the Mexican experience in Chicago through a jazz perspective at the National Museum of Mexican Art February 21. CJP’s artistry of cross-genre collaborations will meld with the musical culture of some of Chicago’s immigrant communities, in a series of small group “Innovation Lab” workshop performances that will culminate in a large orchestral event at Millennium…
Find out more »May 2019
Ballet Folklorico Estrella Del Mar 4th Anniversary Showcase
Sones de México Ensemble will provide the live music for this dance spectacular. Ballet Folklorico Estrella del Mar (BFEDM) will be celebrating its fourth anniversary. Please join them as they showcase the Mexican culture through dance with special live musical performances. BFEDM is a Mexican Folkloric dance group from St. Mary Star of the Sea School. Founded in August 2015, BFEDM consists of over 60 schoolchildren. In addition to encouraging discipline, teamwork, attention to detail, and an appreciation for the…
Find out more »Fiesta Mexicana Family Concert
Fiesta 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 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…
Find out more »Mole de Mayo Festival
Sones de México Ensemble headlines on the first day of this three-day festival in Chicago's historic Pilsen neighborhood. We'll have a few surprises in this special performance as well as recieve recognition from the Mole de Mayo organizers for our 25th Anniversary of promoting Mexican folk music through award-winning programs and performances. We'll be performing on the Luna (east) stage at the corner of 18th Street & Blue Island Avenue. The Mole de Mayo Festival celebrates its 10th edition in…
Find out more »Benefit Performance for the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights
Celebrate 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 best interests of immigrant children according to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and state and federal law. The Young Center is a…
Find out more »July 2019
Orbert Davis’ Jazz & Family Fun Festival
Sones 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 afternoon of Food, Family, Fun, and Music at Momence Island Park in Momence, IL (near Kankakee). Also performing are the Swing Kids, The Chicago Jazz…
Find out more »St. Benedict Fest
A 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 2pm
Find out more »Fiesta Mexicana Family Concert
Fiesta 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 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…
Find out more »Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico: Springfield, IL
The 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 everything you ever wanted to know about Mexico’s regional folk culture and music. THIS FAMILY FRIENDLY PROGRAM IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. It…
Find out more »Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico
Sones 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, chilenas, and over thirty other styles. Different regions of the country have unique instruments, repertoire and techniques rarely heard outside these regions. Let the GRAMMY™…
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