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Tlen Huicani (Uncredited)

Tlen Huicani

From the capital city of Veracruz, Jalapa, Tlen-Huicani (pronounced wee-KAH-ne) is one of the most faithful interpreters of the traditional folk music of that state and also that of much of Latin America. Tlen-Huicani, which means "the singers" in the indigenous Indian language of Nahuatl, has taken the beautiful "harpa jarocha" or folk harp, and has made it the centerpiece of their music. Founded in 1973, the group was named best folk group in Mexico by the union of music and theater critics. Group director, Alberto de la Rosa, is one of the most respected musicians in all of Mexico, and is considered among the most outstanding folk harpists in the world.  In 2003 the group celebrated another landmark, when they completed 30 years of unforgettable music.

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Fiesta Mexicana 9/15/10: Fiesta Mexicana

Celebrate the Bicentennial of Mexico’s Independence with a Fiesta Mexicana featuring the civic ceremony of El Grito (8-8:30) and performances by Tlen Huicani and Trio Tlayoltiyane (6-7), Ballet Folklórico de la Universidad Veracruzana (7-8), and Mariachi Los Amigos with José Ortega and Jesus Hernandez (8:30-9). Part of Celebrate Mexico 2010.

Fiesta Mexicana

Celebrate the Bicentennial of Mexico’s Independence with a Fiesta Mexicana featuring the civic ceremony of El Grito (8-8:30) and performances by Tlen Huicani and Trio Tlayoltiyane (6-7), Ballet Folklórico de la Universidad Veracruzana (7-8), and Mariachi Los Amigos with José Ortega and Jesus Hernandez (8:30-9). Part of Celebrate Mexico 2010.
Tlen Huicani 9/13/10: Tlen Huicani

The versatile musicians of Tlen Huicani, one of the most faithful interpreters of the traditional folk music of Veracruz and much of Latin America, play pre-Hispanic dances to son jarocho to mariachi music and more. Part of Celebrate Mexico 2010.

Tlen Huicani

The versatile musicians of Tlen Huicani, one of the most faithful interpreters of the traditional folk music of Veracruz and much of Latin America, play pre-Hispanic dances to son jarocho to mariachi music and more. Part of Celebrate Mexico 2010.

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