Projects
Traditions
Continuing with its efforts to broaden and preserve traditions, the band played a major role in organizing the city’s first major musical celebration of the Día de la Candelaria this past February 2nd, bringing together over 20 local musicians to perform and share the most important holiday in Son Jarocho, the biggest celebration taking place in the colonial river port of Tlacotalpan Veracruz.
In 2011 Jarana Beat collaborated on New York’s first Encuentro de Soneros with members of legendary Son Jarocho groups, Los Cojolites and Los Utrera. A successful series of workshops and performances culminated in a night which gathered son jarocho groups from the whole northeast, and the fandango was one like New York had never seen before. All this while recording the production for a new collaborative project called “Sonando Sur”.
Educational Programs
Since 2007, Jarana Beat has aimed to share the unknown sounds of Mexico, and present a new interpretation that melds roots, the traditional with the contemporary.
Aside from performances, Jarana Beat also offers provides profoundly researched, interactive educational programs that showcase the endless cultural traditions and expressions of Mexico. These include School Assemblies, Lecture Demonstrations, Residencies and Workshops. Each program has tailored versions suitable for grades K-12, as well as college/university audiences. Custom programs can also be developed.
BAMBA CON BOMBA – México Negro y el Caribe
Celebrating the rich cultural traditions and heritage of Mexican ancestry and the connections shared between our diverse Latino communities through original songs, interactive performances that explore the broad connections of the Caribbean from Mexico to Puerto Rico. Join us as we unite BAMBA, BOMBA, zapateado and piquetes through special interactive and dynamic performance, with Jarana Beat and Los Pleneros de la 21.