Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Son Jarocho: A Beginner's Guide
By Kary Stewart
From fandangos to the silver screen, Kary Stewart outlines the evolution of the traditional folk style from Veracruz, Mexico with a record of resistance
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Musicians and zapateado dancers at a fandango in Veracruz, Mexico (Richard Ellis/Alamy Stock)
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