November 2019
Sones de México Ensemble’s 25th Anniversary Gala
SAVE THE DATE! The Board of Directors of Sones de México Ensemble invite you to join us in Chicago's historic Pilsen neighborhood to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the founding of the band that became the leading Mexican Folk Music organization in the nation. Enjoy a gourmet Mexican meal, cocktails, good conversation, networking and the honoring of this year's "Keeper of Culture" award recipient. And, of course, MUSIC by Sones de México Ensemble! More details coming soon. Stay tuned!
Find out more »December 2019
Concierto Guadalupano
Come and sing with us to celebrate one of Mexico’s high holidays for the season. In Mexico, the pilgrimages and the tradition of singing and dancing to the Virgin of Tepeyac (aka Our Lady of Guadalupe) transcends religion; it is a symbol of Mexican Culture that predates Christianity and dates back to the worship of mother goddess Tonantzin. The concert will include a selection of Aztec dances, Catholic chants, and Regional “rancheras” and “son jarocho” observant of the holiday. This…
Find out more »Serenata a la Virgen de Guadalupe
Sones de México Ensemble visits Chicago's La Villita (Little Village) neighborhood to perform a traditional serenade to the Virgin of Guadalupe to celebrate this important Mexican religious holiday. This special concert is free and open to the public.
Find out more »Christmas Posada in Pilsen!
Join Sones de México Ensemble in Chicago's historic Pilsen neighborhood for a Christmas Posada for the whole family! Featuring members of Sones de Mexico Ensemble and a recital by graduating students from our Mexican Guitar School. We will have a Christmas carol singalong, a piñata, and certificates for the graduates. Bring a dish to share: atole, tamales, cookies, ponche… The event is free and open to the public: friends, families and neighbors are welcome!
Find out more »Christmas Posada in Rogers Park, Chicago
Join Sones de México Ensemble in Chicago's historic Rogers Park neighborhood for a Christmas Posada for the whole family! Featuring members of Sones de Mexico Ensemble and a recital by graduating students from our Mexican Guitar School. We will have a Christmas carol singalong, a piñata, and certificates for the graduates. Bring a dish to share: atole, tamales, cookies, ponche… The event is free and open to the public: friends, families and neighbors are welcome!
Find out more »April 2020
[Postponed] American Mariachi featuring Sones de México Ensemble
NOTE: The COVID-19 crisis has required the postponing of the Chicago premiere of "American Mariachi". Stay tuned for news on rescheduled dates. Thank you. _______ Sones de Mexico Ensemble is pleased to announce that they will have an on-stage featured role as mariachi musicians in the Goodman Theatre production of "American Mariachi", written by José Cruz Gonzáles and directed by Henry Godinez. Familia, amor and tradición are at the heart of this hilarious and heartwarming new comedy about the freedom…
Find out more »June 2020
Beyond the Music: Live Stream Concert for Census 2020
Sones de Mexico Ensemble is proud to join CALOR and Rincon Family Services to present a special live stream version of our signature "Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico" program on Facebook & Instagram Live. facebook.com/sonesdemexico instagram.com/sonesdemexico Experience a guided tour through Mexico’s folk music regions with music, narration, and multimedia. Different regions of the country have unique instruments, repertoire, and techniques rarely heard outside these regions. Styles covered include son jarocho, son huasteco, gusto, son istmeño, chilenas,…
Find out more »September 2020
Online Master Class: A Musical Geography of Mexico
You are invited to join Pilsen Center for Cultural & Contemporary Arts' first annual Back-to-School Virtual Masterclass Series curated and hosted by the best artists and educators in the Chicago-land area and across the USA. FREE admission with preregistration at www.pilsenccca.org/masterclass-2020 Click the link and sign up to secure your spot and receive access information! Ages 8+. For this session, two-time GRAMMY-nominated guitarist Juan Dies of Sones de Mexico Ensemble, a specialist in Mexico's diverse folk music and dance styles…
Find out more »Canceled: 25th Anniversary Concert
Due to safety precautions and procedures related to the COVID 19 pandemic, our 25th Anniversary Concert has been canceled. Sones de Mexico Ensemble will celebrate a quarter-century of being the nation's preeminent Mexican Folk Music organization and performing ensemble with a FREE concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavillion in Millennium Park in downtown Chicago. Save the date for this all-star show tracing Sones de Mexico's history featuring dozens of special guest musicians and dancers. More information coming soon!
Find out more »November 2020
Beyond the Music, A Musical Geography of Mexico
Sones de Mexico Ensemble and Miami University Ohio present a special live stream version of our signature "Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico" program on Zoom. 5:00 PM central / 6:00 PM easten time. Experience a guided tour through Mexico’s folk music regions with music, narration, and multimedia. Different regions of the country have unique instruments, repertoire, and techniques rarely heard outside these regions. Styles covered include son jarocho, son huasteco, gusto, son istmeño, chilenas, and a dozen…
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