Learning & Teaching
Cesar Castro is from Veracruz, México and is a master luthier and sonero, meaning musician in the son jarocho tradition. Castro began studying Son Jarocho at the age of 11 with renowned harpist, Andres Alfonso Vergara. He continued his studies with Gilberto Gutierrez of El Grupo Mono Blanco, and at age, 16, he joined the group formally.
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Occidental College
Director of the Son Jarocho Ensemble Since 2011. Now teaching both Spring and Fall semesters on Tuesdays at 7 PM.
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Cultural Centers
Volunteering at the Eastside Café Echo Space in El Sereno, CA since 2006 and now teaching two sessions a year along with members of Cambalache.
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YouTube
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Special Workshops
Mexico and Colombia: Musical Fusions at UCLA-Latin American Institute, La Cultura Cura & Apprenticeship Program from ACTA, FandangObon, Ariles Son Jarocho Camp in New York, and more...
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Music Production
At the online school Andrew Bell Estudios Superiores since 2024