Encuentro de Jaraneros

Posted on Tuesday, July 26

Mexican Folk Music Concert and Cultural Exchange:
Encuentro de Jaraneros of the Midwest 2011
presented by The Community of Pilsen

Thursday, July 28th thru Saturday, July 30th 2011

The Pilsen Community extends a warm welcome to jaraneros across the United States to join us for the Encuentro de Jaraneros of the Midwest akin to that of Tlacotalpan, Veracruz where musicians gather for a weekend of music, culture, food and dance. These series of events are open to the public and music lovers alike. Performing bands include Jaraneros del Valle from Albuquerque, New Mexico (website), Radio Jarocho from New York City (website), Son Mudanza from Madison, Wisconsin and local bands such as Jarochicanos, Sones Collective, and Fandanguero.

AfriCaribe Cultural Center
Featuring Radio Jarocho from New York
Thursday, July 28
2547 W. Division St.
Doors 7:30 PM Show 8:00 PM
$6 cover

Fandango at Colibri Gallery
Featuring Jaraneros del Valle and Radio Jarocho
Friday, July 29
Show 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM followed by a fandango.
2032 W 18th St (between Damen Ave & Hoyne Ave)
$8 suggested donation

Encuentro de Jaraneros and Fandango
Meztli Summer Festival

Featuring Jaraneros del Valle, Radio Jarocho, Son Mudanza, Fandanguero,  Sones Collective, and Jarochicanos followed by a fandango.
Saturday, July 30
Show 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Fandango 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Lincoln Methodist Church
(in the courtyard)
2242 S. Damen
Free show

More than just an “encuentro” or gathering of musicians, the Pilsen Community proudly presents an incarnation of a 350-year old Afro-Mestizo musical tradition. Son jarocho originated in Veracruz, Mexico over three centuries ago as a result of the intermingling of Native Americans and African slaves in Mexico who were exposed to flamenco music introduced by the Spaniards. The instruments are particular to the genre, so to the neophytic spectator listening to this music is like tasting vanilla or chocolate for the very first time! The Pilsen community invites you to save the dates, and witness the explosion of a coast to coast movement in honor of a once dying genre, son jarocho.