Festival
Beyond The Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico
Mathers Museum of World Cultures 416 N Indiana Ave, Bloomington, IN, United StatesLotus Blossoms 2017 presents Sones de Mexico Ensemble’s "Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico" QUIZ: Where are Tapatíos, Jarochos, Regios, Chilangos, and Calentanos from? What is their music like, and how did it come to sound like that? Experience a guided tour through Mexico's folk music regions with live demonstrations by the Ensemble. […]
Chicago Hot Dog Fest
Lincoln Park Stockton & LaSalle Drive, Chicago, ILThere may be a Chicago Style hot dog, but this fest presented by the Chicago History Museum will take in a wide range of preparations from 14 neighborhood stands across the city. Sones de Mexico Ensemble will take its place among bands from many neighborhoods as well, proudly representing Chicago's Mexican community. The fest takes […]
Mole de Mayo Festival
18th Street, Pilsen 1400 W 18th Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesSones 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 […]
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 […]
In Concert: Grito de la Independencia
Pilsen Fest - Pilsen Community Market 1801 S. Blue Island Avenue, Chicago, United StatesCelebrate Mexican Independence Day at Pilsen Fest with Somes de México Ensemble! We're playing a special FREE concert following Chicago's Grito de la Independencia at Pilsen Fest, 1801 S. Blue Island Ave, Chicago. Presented by Pilsen Community Market. Pilsen Fest will take place in Chicago on September 17 and 18, 2022, in the Pilsen neighborhood. […]
In Concert: World Music Festival Chicago
Humboldt Park Boathouse 1301 N. Humboldt Drive, Chicago, ILSones de México Ensemble opens World Music Festival Chicago's Global Peace Picnic with a performance on the ¡Súbelo! Stage. World Music Festival Chicago brings global grooves by award-winning artists from around the world to the citywide, multi-venue festival featuring more than 30 artists and ensembles representing 22 countries and regions of the world. The Global […]
Cosmic Crossroads Concert and Livestream
Alto Winery 8515 Highway 127, Alto Pass, ILSones de México Ensemble joins the festivities marking the total solar eclipse that will pass directly over Carbondale, IL on April 8, the second time in 7 years that Carbondale has had a solar eclipse pass over it. Sones de México Ensemble was there then, and now we are returning. We have multiple appearances throughout […]
UIC Latin American Music Festival Block Party
UIC Student Center East 750 S Halsted Street, Chicago, ILSones de México Ensemble joins the UIC Latin American Music Festival Block Party on the final day of the fest. We will be sharing the stage with international and Chicagoland artists and DJs at the multi-stage Block Party. The three-day UIC Latin American Music Festival on April 11-April 13 features international artists and student performances […]