Cultural Transmission

San Joaquin Valley

Gerardo Ramírez, Chileneros from San Juan Mixtepec

Two men perform music on stage at night. On the left, looking away, is a percussionist with an electronic drum pad; on the right, a smiling guitarist, who is Gerardo Ramírez.

San Joaquin Valley

Sofía Plummer, Leader of Las Damas del Valle

Sofía Plummer, a young woman with dark, wavy hair, plays a red accordion.

San Joaquin Valley

Roberto Delgado & Son, Norteño Family Traditions

A combination of two photos: on the left is a close-up of a young man with dark hair, Roberto Delgado Jr. On the right is a close-up of a smiling Roberto Delgado Sr., wearing a white hat.

San Joaquin Valley

Natalia Bautista Chávez, Cultural Steward of the Mixteco Diaspora

Sitting together, a man holds a microphone toward Natalia Bautista Chávez, who wears a white shirt and a blue skirt.

San Joaquin Valley

Jesús Silva, Keeper of Zacatecas Rural Musical Traditions

Two men in matching yellow button-down shirts and black cowboy hats play instruments inside a white room. On the left is a guitarist. On the right is Jesús Silva with an upright bass.

San Joaquin Valley

Saira Aldaco, Norteño Guitarist and Bajo Quinto Player

A young woman plays a red guitar on a stage.

San Joaquin Valley

Leoncio Mejía, Musician and Advocate for Trío Romántico

A man in a suit and tie plays guitar in a restaurant.

San Joaquin Valley

Familia Olmos and Mariachi Tapatío

A close-up photo of a vihuela held against a person’s torso.

San Joaquin Valley

Familia Cuéllar and Mariachi Imperial

A close-up image of a man with grey hair, wearing a mariachi outfit and playing violin in a restaurant.

San Joaquin Valley

Familia Rodriguez and Mariachi Colonial

Five men, who are mariachis dressed in their performance outfits. Text on the image reads: An intimate look at: Los Rodriguez. A mariachi family legacy. With performances by Javier, Gilberto, and Rosalie Rodriguez.

San Joaquin Valley

Familia Laris and Mariachi San Marcos

A woman in a black dress and matching hat smiles for the camera in a small green room. She is surrounded by a group of smiling mariachis.

San Joaquin Valley

Mariachi Mestizo

A group of young adult mariachis, in maroon outfits with white embroidery, poses with their instruments on the steps of a columned building.

San Joaquin Valley

Familia Morales

A woman in a blue shirt sings on stage. Behind her are three musicians: a woman playing violin, a man playing guitar, and another woman playing guitar.

San Joaquin Valley

Veracruz Son Jarocho in the Central Valley

San Joaquin Valley

Zacatecas Rural Dance Music Across Borders

San Joaquin Valley

Michoacán Sounds in the Central Valley

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Oaxaca Festivals, Music, and Community Life