Saturday Family Concerts: Los Cenzontles

Hot off of Fridays Global Rhythms appearance, Los Cenzontles (The Mockingbirds) alights Downstairs at Town Hall for a kids concert of powerful contemporary sounds infused with the gutsy soul of Mexicos rural roots music. The Mockingbirds effortlessly mix electric bass and drums with traditional Mexican instrumentsjarana, vihuela, requinto, pandero, and quijada (jawbone) to create a fresh Chicano voice for a new generation. Fronted by the dynamic vocals of Fabiola Trujillo and Lucina Rodriguez, and sonero Hugo Arroyo, Los Cenzontles digs deeply into Latino traditions to promote dignity, pride, and cultural understanding. Series media sponsorship provided by ParentMap.