Sound Culture & Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs Present: World Music Festival Chicago 2009 Showcase LOS DE ABAJO from Mexico In collaboration with Ratio Nation and Sponsored by Arte y Vida Chicago “Call it Tropipunk, file it under Explosive. It’s the sound of the future,...

CHANA (Soul, International, World, Electronica,Pop,Rock) Thursday, August 20, 10pm Show time | Doors 9pm Free w/ Advanced rsvp to Live@rationation.com | $8 w/o Rumba 351 W. Hubbard St. Influenced as much by Stereolab and Gorillaz as Aterciopelados and Julieta Venegas, Chana is an LA-based...

Reception and Art Sale Casa Michoacán 1636 S Blue Island Ave. Friday, September 4,...

The Pasadena Weekly says “The Chicago-based ensemble renders Mexican son flawlessly while giving original twists to Guthrie, Led Zeppelin and Bach…” Sones de Mexico Ensemble specializes in son, a large (and lively) family of music styles, each with its own instruments,...

Las Guitarras de España presents: Flamenco Night with El Payo El Payo is the only Rumba/Nuevo Flamenca group of its class in Chicago. Its members come from diverse ethnic backgrounds, hailing from countries such as Mexico, Ecuador and Columbia. Their distinct sound is influenced by a rich...

Saturday, August 29th Sonotheque 1444 W. Chicago Avenue 10pm / $10.00 Admission Main Showcase Line-up: Minus Baby (NY, 8bitpeoples) Leo 123 (Chicago, Mush Records) Plankton Man (MX, Grid Life / Static Discos) Luis Flores (MX, Antenna) Live Visuals: Juan Pablo Villegas (MX, ...

Friday, August 28th National Museum of Mexican Arts 1852 W. 19th Street 5pm / $5.00 Suggested Donation Workshops: (5-8pm) “Circuit Bendings” by Roth Mobot (Patrick McCarthy) Learn how to extract the sound of electronic toys through the alteration of their circuits. “DJ’ing” by...

Event Schedule Thursday, August 27th Chicago Cultural Center (Theater) 78 E. Washington St. 7pm / Free Admission Symposium: “Global Electronic Music – Record Labels & Formats” The process and experiences in relation to independent labels, their function and distribution....

José Miguel Moreno is one of the very few artists in the World capable of playing vihuelas, renaissance lute, baroque lute and all types of guitars with the same mastery.  When José Miguel Moreno plays the silence is absolute. He is one of those artists who create magic on stage.  He...

El corazón: pasado y presente Conferencia de Jochy Herrera 10 de septiembre, 6:00 pm El Instituto Cervantes en colaboración con la revista cultural Contratiempo presenta un Ciclo de Letras Hispanas en Chicago. Este ciclo tiene como objetivo abrir el Instituto Cervantes de Chicago a...

Macondo Colombian Coffee & Empanadas Will Open For The First Time In A Few Short Weeks! Join us for our first live music event AROMA CUMBIA 8/13 Sonotheque 1444 W. Chicago Ave $5 cover -Live Afro-Colombian Percussion and Song by Macondo’s Official Group, Ngoma Alegre -Colombian...

Join e-Hispanics.com as it presents an evening with Chicago 2016 GET INFORMED ON THE BID! Tuesday, August 18, 2009 National Museum of Mexican Art 1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM COMPLIMENTARY COCKTAILS AND APPETIZERS LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE BY CALJE Raffles:...

El ángel del acordeón / The Accordion Angel Colombia, 2008, 90 min. Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Kelvyn Park (312) 742-7545 4438 W. Wrightwood · Chicago, IL 60639 at dusk Free! Set in the breathtaking background of the exotic Atlantic Coast of Colombia, a musically talented 11-year-old...

Rafael Figueroa Alaves known as Don Fallo has been an important creative force in the development of contemporary Son Jarocho. Both as a member of Grupo Siquisiri and as a solo artist, Don Fallo has impacted the vibrant genre incorporating the acoustic bass in this musical tradition. Don...

    This summer “Las Comadres of Comedy” is Chicago’s celebration of women in comedy. This series installment showcases women comics from both coasts along with homegrown talent.    The comedians featured include direct from New York City, Carmen Lynch, as seen on Comedy Central...

Things to Come: 21st Century Dizzy Danilo Pérez, piano David Sánchez, tenor saxophone Rudresh Mahanthappa, alto saxophone Amir ElSaffar, trumpet and vocals Jamey Haddad, percussion Ben Street, bass Adam Cruz, drums May 21, 2010 Danilo Pérez’s latest undertaking, Things...

  LATIN SIDE OF MILES, ‘TRANE, HERBIE AND WAYNE Conrad Herwig’s Latin Side All-Star Band Conrad Herwig, trombone BOSSA NOVA STORIES Eliane Elias, vocals     Conrad Herwig’s Latin Side All-Star Band enjoys a growing following around the world for its innovative yet respectful...

Orquestra de São Paulo featuring EVELYN GLENNIE, percussionist KAZEEN ABDULLAH, conductor “a phenomenon of a performer” New York Times The Harris Theater and Access Living are proud to present the Chicago premiere of the most outstanding orchestra in Latin America, Orquestra de...

Luna Negra Dance Theater celebrates 10 spectacular years of Latino contemporary dance and founding artistic director Eduardo Vilaro’s contribution to Chicago’s cultural landscape.  Noche de Luna features a retrospective of company favorites with special guest artist Welz Kauffman...

  Argentina Tango on Stage – the exhilarating dance that captivates the world! Argentina Tango on Stage is a journey of the dance and chronicle of the passion that has influenced our emotions! There’s nothing like Argentina Tango on Stage to appreciate the intensity and sensuality of...

Sound Culture and Ratio Nation Present The Chuchito Valdés Quartet Cuban Master Pianist - Latin Grammy Nominated Artist Sponsored by Arte y Vida Chicago “Valdés and his band reinvigorated age old Cuban musical forms, the venerable cha-cha-cha and mambo standards revitalized by the...

Downtown Sound: New Music Mondays is a unique series bringing some the freshest “news making” artists and groundbreaking rock veterans to the world renowned Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Each concert will be emceed by a talented performer from the innovative organization Young Chicago Authors....

Come down to Grant Park to hear world class jazz at the Chicago Jazz Festival on September 4,5 and 6 on three stages centered around the Petrillo Bandshell, located on the corner of Jackson and Columbus. Music starts at noon and continues on till 9:30PM. Food and beverages are available from...

Come down to Grant Park to hear world class jazz at the Chicago Jazz Festival on September 4,5 and 6 on three stages centered around the Petrillo Bandshell, located on the corner of Jackson and Columbus. Music starts at noon and continues on till 9:30PM. Food and beverages are available from...

  The 13th annual Chicago SummerDance series presents free mambo dance lessons by Andy Cruz and live music by Salsa Celtica. This event is part of the 13th annual Chicago SummerDance festival. Chicago SummerDance is an eleven-week festival featuring one-hour dance lessons by professional...

This vibrant Latin music festival showcases local, national and international talent in the various Latin music genres that include salsa, reggaeton, mariachi, norteña, Spanish pop y más. Many artists are Grammy award winners and nominees. It takes place on August 29th and 30th in Grant...

This vibrant Latin music festival showcases local, national and international talent in the various Latin music genres that include salsa, reggaeton, mariachi, norteña, Spanish pop y más. Many artists are Grammy award winners and nominees. It takes place on August 29th and 30th in Grant...

Ration Nation, Sound Culture & HotHouse present… Los Amigos Invisibles + Ngoma Alegre (Colombia) + Que Bajo ?! DJ NY Sponsored by Arte y Vida Chicago For Los Amigos Invisibles, it has been over 60 countries visited, 2 Grammy nominations + 2 Latin Grammy nominations, 6 studio...

Ratio Nation & Sound Culture Present… The Chicago’s official CD Release event. Sponsored by Arte y Vida Chicago Salsa Dura – Jimmy Bosch y su Sexteto de Otro Mundo and friends… “Killer NY Trombonist Jimmy Bosch…uncut, hard charging stuff.” -Peter...

  Carmina Cortes 8th Annual Pilsen Together Chamber of Commerce Art Festival Auction: Thursday, August 27, 2009 National Museum of Mexican Fine Arts  6:30-9:30pm. Art Fair: Saturday, August 29, 2009,  19th and Throop from 11:00am to...