Mexican Music Evening

Mexican Music Evening

Performance by Nacho Sin Salsa

Nacho sin Salsa is a group of musicians that play the music from the southern part of the state of Veracruz, called Son Jarochoâ. Son Jarocho is a traditional musical style that emerged during the colonial period of Mexico as a mix between Spanish, African and indigenous music and dance. Son Jarocho is distinguished by its percussive rhythm, syncopation, vocal style and improvisation in its harmonic and rhythmic framework and verse. The dance aspect of Son Jarocho is the defining characteristic of the tradition. The Zapateado footwork provides a rhythmic compliment to the instrumental and vocal accompaniment.  Traditionally, this music is played in social events called Fandangos. Men, women and children dance on a wooden plank, while the musicians surround the plank and play their instruments and sing

About the Band

Ignacio Hernadez Vasquez  was born in San Andres Tuxtla, Veracruz, Mexico

He is a well known personality in the Son Jarocho community and has played with renowned groups like Cultivadores del son and  Mono Blanco. He has performed in international festivals in France and the USA. He has been cited in the book called "Son and Danzon". He was featured in a documentary film called "Ojos de mar y tierra" and appeared in Television series called ‘Veracruz Rumbo’. Ignacio is also credited with making high quality son jarocho musical instruments. 

Gerardo Daniel Zamora is originally from Veracruz, Mexico. He began his musical life in 2012 while playing traditional music with the bands like Raiz Antigua and Mogo Mogo, performing at fandangos, restaurants, local events etc. Since 2013 he has been travelling in Central America, exploring the music and interacting with local musicians while playing the Jarana and percussion.

Vikas Maheshwari is from India and has lived in Mexico and travelled extensively in Latin America to explore the musical traditions and culture. He started to learn and play Son Jarocho while living in Veracruz. He took classes from some of the most credible bearers of the tradition and also while participating in the social musical events called fandangos. He has performed with the group La Yagua in different parts of Mexico.  He has also performed in some Mexican restaurants in India.

Leidy Santa Rosa is from the state of Veracruz and has been participating in social events called fandangos and performs zapateado (tap dancing) that gives rhythm to the music.

Event Details

Monday,7th Dec

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Prior Registration Required

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