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Son Jarocho

A woman sits on a window sill playing the jarana

What does protest sound like? For this Philadelphia activist, it’s the eight-string jarana.

Culture

A traditional instrument from Veracruz, Mexico has become the voice of immigration activism and community building in the US. And not just for activists, but for popular bands Las Cafeteras and JaroChicanos too.

RagaSON

‘RagaSON’ is an album that fuses Indian ragas with Mexican Son Jarocho

Arts, Culture & Media

New York band bringing urban flavor to Mexico’s son jarocho music style

Arts, Culture & Media

Son Jarocho Music from Mexico and the Art it Inspired

Arts, Culture & Media
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Musicians Gather for the 11th Annual Son Jarocho Festival in LA

Arts, Culture & Media
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An Urban Twist to Son Jarocho Music

Arts, Culture & Media

The New York City-based group Radio Jarocho puts an urban twist on Mexican son jarocho music.

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