Cantaré

CULTURAL PERFORMANCES FOR CHILDREN

Drawing from the musical heritage of the Caribbean, Central and South America, Cantaré performs songs in Spanish and Portuguese, while sharing the music’s cultural background.  Lead by musician Cecilia Esquivel, Cantaré introduces a variety of string and percussion instruments from different Latin American countries. Audiences learn about geography and history of Latin America and about the different cultures that shaped its music – Indigenous, European and African. 

In this highly interactive performance, audiences are invited to sing, play percussion and dance a basic Latin rhythm such as salsa or merengue. Performances are suitable for all ages and can be offered by a solo artist, duo, trio or quartet. Several program themes are available.

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CantoSur

PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PERFORMANCES FOR ADULTS

CantoSur is the concert version of the group, featuring pure music without the educational component. Suitable for concerts, private events, a restaurant, bar or lounge, etc. CantoSur was created by vocalist Cecilia Esquivel and guitarist Dani Cortaza to perform Latin American music for a wide variety of settings. The duo is often accompanied by top musicians from the Washington DC Metropolitan Area and New York on keyboard, bass, percussion, drums, horns and other South American instruments. The size of the group ranges from a duo to a quartet or quintet, depending on the needs of the particular event.

CantoSur provides vocal and/or instrumental music for:

• Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations

• Concerts (theaters, museums, galleries, outdoor venues, etc.)

• Festivals

• Private or public events - large and small

• Ceremonies

• Restaurants, Bars

Feel free to ask if you are interested in a music style that is not listed.

Please contact us to request a promotional packet, or click here to hear some of our most representative music samples.