Yared Portillo

Through the creation of community workshops, Yared’s project aims to create a space in Philadelphia for Son Jarocho, a traditional style of music from Veracruz, Mexico, that has served as a symbol of racial and cultural resistance. Yared will teach Son Jarocho with a focus on learning the jarana and el zapateado, the primary instrument and dance of the style. In addition, the project will also incorporate this music into the immigrant advocacy work and action already occurring at Juntos. Yared hopes this project will allow individuals to reflect on the immigrant experience through music, creation, and cultural preservation.