Musical Ancestries: Central America
Additional Resources
El Salvador:
Here are a few more “Xuc” song examples
- “Adentro Cojutepeque”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m9_KyIDeAs
- “Ahuachapán”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kCHtedpiho
- “Las Cortadoras”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M44LBBfzdw
Costa Rica:
- Qujiongo Caribeño: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzLiCEk2Dc0
- Quijongo Guanacasteco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv1QIdMy2No
Ocarina musical example:
Explore our Community!
Hispanic Arts Council
https://www.hispanicartscouncilstl.org/
The Hispanic Arts Council of St. Louis (HAC) mission is to promote the excellence of the Hispanic culture through arts and educational events. One of the aspects of our mission is scholarships to support first generations of Latino youth who are college-bound or attending college. The Hispanic Arts Council of St. Louis promotes the excellence of the Hispanic culture through annual concerts of high-profile Latino musicians from the U.S., Latin America or Spain, at The Sheldon Concert Hall.
St. Louis Social/Cultural Organizations
https://www.hispanicartscouncilstl.org/social-organizations
Son de America, The Real Sound of North-Central-South America
Authentic musicians performing in St. Louis in a variety of groupings including Son de America Cuatro (quartet).
Alfredo: 636-577-4291
Angel: 314-687-3613
Rafael: 636-578-7279
Miguel: 636-541-9967
alfredocastizo@live.com sondeamerica4@hotmail.com
We are happy to add to this list! Please send your suggestions to: ccommerford@classic1073.org