Son Jarocho Ensemble

Learn the music of Veracruz, Mexico, from Oxy's master of the genre, César Castro!

 

Cesar Castro, director

Son Jarocho Ensemble introduces students to the songs and instrumental techniques of son jarocho, a musical genre from Veracruz, Mexico, that mixes indigenous Mexican, African, Spanish, and Arabic sounds. Students learn to play jarana, the eight-stringed guitar that provides the harmonic scaffold for son jarocho. In addition to weekly rehearsals with the ensemble, students participate in a public performance at the end of the semester. No prior music experience is required.

Contact Cesar Castro at cesarcastro@jarochelo.com.

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