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UploadLatin Grammy nominee Sones de Mexico, Chicago’s premiere Mexican folk ensemble, returns to the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage for a 3 p.m. Mainstage performance on Sunday, Oct. 4.
Formed in 1994, the ensemble has developed and popularized original arrangements of Mexican folk music, experimenting with cross-cultural sounds that incorporate Irish, folk, country, jazz and rock music.Lauded for their ability to move seamlessly between styles and instruments, Sones de Mexico remains faithful to the cultural authenticity of the music, while adding their unique flair.
Last season, Sones de Mexico member Juan Dies conducted a seven-week residency with students in West Chicago Elementary School District 33. The residency, partially funded by a $5,000 grant to the MAC through the DuPage Community Foundation, allowed students in grades 4 to 8 to learn the history of “corridos,” a narrative poetic song form derived from 16th century Spain. Students studied the artistic format and used creative writing and art to compose their own ballads.
The project culminated in a community event at the school where students joined Dies in performing their original works. The students’ corridos will be displayed in the MAC lobby and highlighted during the Oct. 4 concert.
A free pre-performance MAC Chat will provide a musical tour of Mexico’s regional folk music instruments and styles. Members of the ensemble will discuss variations between regional styles, give live demonstrations and answer audience questions. The program is sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Tickets to Sones de Mexico are $32 for adults, $30 for seniors and $22 for College of DuPage students and youth.
For more information, call the MAC Ticket Office at (630) 942-4000, or visit: www.atthemac.org.
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