Eugene Rodriguez

San Francisco Foundation 2009 Community Leadership Awards

Eugene Rodriguez, founder of Los Cenzontles Mexican Cultural Arts Center
A classically trained guitarist, Eugenes passion is for connecting with young people through Mexican traditional music. He grew Los Cenzontles from a small music group to the cultural hub it is today in Richmond by creating transformative experiences for youth, providing focus, training, and purpose that helps them succeed in life. Locally and nationally, he brings visibility to and reverence for Mexican vernacular forms of music and traditional dance.
In the spirit of the Helen Crocker Russell Award, made to an under-recognized, mature artist who has made a significant and ongoing contribution in the Bay Area.

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Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• philanthropy
• music
• culture
• Mexican-American
• Chicano
• Dance