Wednesday, February 22, 2012

FOLKLORICO AND MARIACHI PERFORMANCE

Sunday, February 19 - We went with friends Jane and Joe to Juarez-Lincoln High School's presentation "Grupo Folkdorico "Sol Azteca" Mariachi and Conjunto "Sol"", dances that emphasize local folk culture. This high school is located in the La Joya Independent School District. This was an awesome show. The kids are 9-12th graders. The entire show lasted two and a half hours but flew by. The dancers, singers and musicians were all super!

Here is a little example of what these kids can do.

AZTECA (CONCHEROS) – Mexico
Mexican ritual dance that preserves many elements of pre-Columbian religious ritual.

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These bells on the dancer's feet made the music for the dance. It was a real treat.2-azteca-feet

Spain
Flamenco music and dance of the Andlusian Gypsies.

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In between each dance segment, the Mariachi "Sol" group played. What talented singers and players.

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Panama
There is a great influence of African, native American and European backgrounds.

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Veracruz- La Bailadora
Dance of the Quincenera.

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Conjunto "Sol"
Another type of Mariachi band.

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Costa Rica
Colorful costumes and cowboy yelps reign in this traditional folk music.

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Baja California (Calabaceados)
”Cowboy Dance”

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Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y'all back real soon. Have a great day!

12 comments:

  1. Looks like a great show! Love the colorful costumes.

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  2. That would have been so much fun!! Pictures are fantastic!!!

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  3. Great looking show - amazingly colorful.

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  4. excellent looking show..wow they put alot of work into their costumes...very nice and colorful-

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  5. Sounds like a full and entertaining time.

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  6. Oh my goodness...that's a HIGH SCHOOL show??? What elaborate and beautiful costumes. I would have loved to see that. Have any video clips?

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  7. Great pictures!! Looks like quite a talented group!!

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  8. I cannot believe Dad went to this! Never in a million years did I think he would want to! WOW!

    LOVE U! Kelly

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  9. We went to this same show last year with a couple car loads here from Kenwood RV and really enjoyed the show.

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  10. Thankyou so much for the support(:
    I for a fact know that the Folklorico, Mariachi & Conjunto performers appreciate it!

    -Grupo Folklorico Sol Azteca Member

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