More than mariachi: Sones de Mexico aims to change American perceptions of Mexican music

You may know mariachi music. But that doesn’t mean you know Mexican music.

With 108 million people and centuries upon centuries of musical heritage, Mexico is home to genres ranging from the country and western ranchera to the Oaxacan son istemeno.

When the Sones de Mexico Ensemble brings an array of these traditions — as well as some funky hybrids — to Capitol Theater Friday night, each member of the sextet will play up to 10 musical instruments. And not just guitar, violin and trumpet. Think accordion, marimba, conch shell, deer antlers, vibra slap, ankle shakers and donkey jaw.”*

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