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SON LUNA (The Kennedy Center)

SON LUNA

Son Luna was formed in 1995 from a sonera family tradition in Tlacotalpan, Veracruz.  The group was enriched with the integration and participation of musicians from different backgrounds and styles while based in Xalapa, Veracruz.  Son Luna's musical style, son jarocho, makes arrangements and compositions which highlight the different musical influences -- such as African, Arabic, flamenco, Amerindian, and mestizo cultures -- that shape the zapateado and its rhythms as an indispensible tool.  The group has performed at several venues around the globe, including Peru, Cuba, France, and Spain.  They are currently working on the integration of different orchestral groups (Group Jazz, Chamber Orchestra, and Big Band) at their concerts and preparing material for their latest CD.

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Abajo de la tarima with SON LUNA 5/6/08: Abajo de la tarima with SON LUNA

Traditional jaraneros family from the State of Veracruz will perform one of the most dynamic variations of the musical/dance genre known as Son Jarocho, which emerged during the colonial period as a mix between Spanish, Indigenous, as well as African music and dance. Presented in partnership with the Mexican Cultural Institute.

Abajo de la tarima with SON LUNA

Traditional jaraneros family from the State of Veracruz will perform one of the most dynamic variations of the musical/dance genre known as Son Jarocho, which emerged during the colonial period as a mix between Spanish, Indigenous, as well as African music and dance. Presented in partnership with the Mexican Cultural Institute.

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