DOXA 2009: Soneros: the Sound of the River

Director: Inti Cordera, Mexico, 2007, 76 minutes

Soneros del Tesechoacán

Canadian Premier
Sunday May 24 | 7:00PM | Vancity Theatre

This visually and musically uplifting documentary explores the tradition of Mexican country music, called Son Jarocho, in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. Along the Tesechoacan River, the sound of son music can be heard from many older musicians — their beautiful songs plucked on battered guitars and carried on the wind as they play alongside the river.

Like so many communities globally, just as traditional music risks disappearance, young people are taking up a cultural revival, learning from the elder musicians while they're still alive. Veracruz is no exception. Both formally and informally, in families and neighbourhoods, young people are getting together to play this music and renew these traditions — singing and dancing at outdoor community parties.

There is also an effort to teach young people to build instruments. This works to preserve the musical wisdom of the aging son musicians who, for decades, have inhabited the banks of the Tesechoacan River. It's inspiring to watch young women and men, some of them children, learn to sing, dance, and play with such dignity and style.

Set to the beautiful soundtrack of the musicians in the film, Soneros: The Sound of the River shares the story of how both old and young generations are fighting a battle against modernity, keeping their music, celebrations, and way of life alive. Through the voices of these men, women, children, and the sound of their instruments, we experience the joy of the fandango party.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Mexican country music
• Soneros del Tesechoacán
• Inti Cordera
• Son Jarocho
• Veracruz
• Mexico
• Documentaries
• DOXA
• traditional music
• Tesechoacan River

[corazonezzz]

mmm se escucha tan lindo k siento un escofrios**mmm extraño el son jarocho**grasias por poner esto videos de son jarocho y mas k tienen imagines del lindo rio tesechoacan**

[hatake1321]

Zumbale a ese requinto quintiliano !!