UNM Son Jarocho Collective

The UNM Son Jarocho Collective, or colectivo de son, was established in 2016 by students at UNM. As a multigenerational collective, we play music to form communal bonds in and across Nuevo México and transnationally. Son Jarocho (Son) has roots in Veracruz, Mexico, and is shaped by Spanish, Indigenous, and African traditions. Since 2016, El Colectivo has hosted free Son Jarocho workshops at the Chicana/o Studies La Casita. Members have studied with local groups such as Los Jaraneros del Valle, and Las Otras and internationally renowned musicians from Mexico such as Julio Coro Patricio Hidalgo, Esther Maramontes, Rubí Oseguera Rueda, Laura Rebolloso, Sinhue Padilla, Raymundo Pavon Lozano, Claudio Vega, Freddie Vega. El Colectivo performs at schools, local businesses, community gatherings, and public events to engage audiences in the rhythmic and percussive sounds of unity, joy, and justice.