Brava Presents The Son Jarocho Festival With Live Music, Workshops and More

Brava presents the 6th Annual San Francisco Son Jarocho Festival, honoring the women of Jarocho, on January 30 - February 4, 2018. Featuring: Caña Dulce y Caña Brava from Veracruz, Mexico, Entre Mujeres from Los Angeles, and the Bay Area's own DiaPa'Son. Explore the folkloric music style of Veracruz during a week-long festival of live music, community fandango, workshops with master artists, and youth activities when Brava presents the 6th Annual San Francisco Son Jarocho Festival.

CALENDAR OF FESTIVAL EVENTS:

Fandango Candelaria
Friday, February 2 - 6pm Join us when Brava hosts the cultural convening ritual known as Fandango de la Candelaria, a late-night session of instruments, dancing, voices and verse. Bring your instruments and your dancing shoes! This is a FREE community event for all to enjoy.

Live Concert
Saturday, February 3 - 7pm Celebrate the women of Jarocho with a live concert featuring Caña Dulce y Caña Brava from Veracruz, Mexico, Entre Mujeres from Los Angeles, and the Bay Area's own DiaPa'Son.
$75 - Orchestra seating + VIP reception.
Join in before the performance for a reception with the artists. The event features a mezcal tasting, light hors d'oeuvres, live music, and a chance to mingle with the artists.
$40 - Reserved seating in the orchestra; $35 for seniors and students
$25 - Reserved seating in the mezzanine; $20 for seniors and students
Purchase Tickets

Evento para Niños
Sunday, February 4 - 3:30pm This family friendly event features a live concert followed by a demonstration with master artists that will showcase the instruments and techniques used in Son Jarocho. Tickets: $7 youth; $12 adults
Purchase Tickets

Workshops:

Tuesday, January 30
SoleSpace, Oakland
FREE
7pm - 8pm: Zapateado (all levels)
8:10pm - 9:10pm: Jarana (all levels)

Wednesday, January 31
Brava Theater Center
$15 or both for $20
7pm - 8pm: Zapateado (all levels)
8:10pm - 9:10pm: Jarana (all levels)

Thursday, February 1
Brava Theater Center
$15 or two for $20
7pm - 8pm: Percussion (all levels)
8:15pm - 9:15pm: Requinto & Canto/Versa (all levels)
8:15pm - 9:15pm: Zapateado & Jarana (intermediate/advanced)

Learn more and register for workshops here.

To post a comment, you must register and login.