The Spring 2023 Open House at the Chicago Cultural Center in Chicago's Loop; June 2023.
Garfield Park, Pilsen and Little Village
Son Monarcas is a Latin Folk Fusion ensemble led by Mercedes Inez and Irekani Ferreyra and comprised of musicians well-versed in the Afro-Mestizo genres of folk music from Latin America that blend the traditional with the contemporary by creating original arrangements of “son” while retaining the foundation of the traditional style. Like the Monarch Butterfly, they take you on a musical migration from the USA to Latin America by fusing indie soul with traditional son & cumbia.
Son Monarcas is committed to providing quality arts programming for students of all ages and backgrounds that focuses on cultural education through the arts, thus inspiring the next generation of arts audiences & practitioners. Teaching bilingual dynamic programs in a multitude of schools, Son Monarcas & Nahui Ollin are mindful of the State of Illinois Education Goals for Music, Dance, Visual Art, and Theatre.
Traditional and authentic Mexican music and dance presentations and education in community settings create a more meaningful connection to the music and the culture for our audience.
