Discipline: Music

Pre-Hispanic traditions of central Mexico are explored through ancient ceremonial dances, music, authentic attire, and instrumentation.

Enjoy the rhythms, movement, and melodies of authentic Mexican music and dance in this lively performance.

This Latin American musical tour explores how regional music is influenced by geography, culture, and customs.

Latin American geography, culture, and customs are explored through interactive music and dance.

Kevin “Chops” Brown is a native of San Diego who settled in Chicago after attending Northwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the School of Communication. …

Nelson Sosa is a folk guitarist, singer, writer, and native of Los Andes, Chile, who performs the rhythms and songs of Latin America. Since arriving in Chicago in 1983, he …

A celebrated percussionist and music educator, Michael has worked for the Negaunee Institute at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Urban Gateways, Ravinia Festival’s REACH TEACH PLAY Program, and for Merit School …

Joshua Guy plays and teaches traditional music of West Africa, the Caribbean diaspora and North America. Classically trained in all western percussion and self-taught on multiple string instruments, he has …

Carol Weston is an experienced performer and educator for young audiences. She has conducted music workshops for people working with children, has taught children in the classroom and performed widely …

When I was a young boy growing up on the Westside of Chicago, I began to sense a connection to Africa in the churches I attended. In those churches, there …