Lecture and Demonstration: "From Veracruz to Los Angeles: The Roots and Routes of Son Jarocho:" A lecture and demonstration with Betto Arcos and Cesar Castro
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An event in the Latina/o and Latin American Studies (LLAS) Speaker series
Son jarochoÌýis an important Afro-mestizo musical style from the state of Veracruz, datingÌýback to the colonial period in Mexico. From Ritchie Valens in the 1950s to Quetzal andÌýLa Santa Cecilia today,Ìýson jarochoÌýhas found fertile ground in Los Angeles’s ChicanoÌýcultural soundscape. At the heart of its recent popularity is the practice of theÌýfandango,Ìýan expressive synthesis of music, dance, and community-building. Come and learn howÌýthis traditional musical genre and its cultural ethos have evolved in their historical andÌýtransnational migration.ÌýBetto Arcos is a Los Angeles-based radio journalist, disc jockey, and music promoter. HeÌýis currently the host and producer of the podcast "The Cosmic Barrio." Cesar Castro is aÌýrespected son jarocho musician who has been central to its transnational performance andÌýpromotion between Veracruz and Los Angeles. He is currently teaching theÌýson jarochoÌýensemble course at Occidental.ÌýThis event is free and open to the public.ÌýFor additional event information, contact Prof.ÌýRaúl Villa,ÌýLLAS Program Chair: rhvilla@oxy.edu; 323-259-2695.ÌýThis is a CSP 99 event.ÌýThe LLAS Speaker Series is generously supported by the Marie Young Speaker Fund andÌýthe Office of the Dean of the College.
