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August 18,
2002 This
year, Central High School in Champaign Urbana was the center stage
for the Sones de México Ensemble Chicago. For nearly two
hours, the Ensemble entertained the gathered audience with the upbeat
and culturally rich music of Mexico.
During the concert, solo
performers were often featured as they played a variety of traditional
instruments and moved through an incredible diversity of regional
styles, including huapango, gusto, chilenas,
son jarocho, and the roots of mariachi music. Many listeners
were drawn into the atmosphere of fandango (dance fiesta) as they
joined dance circles on the gymnasium floor.
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The
band conveys their magical style |
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