Los Vega | Son Jarocho

Direct from Veracruz, Mexico, the legendary Hermanos Vega bring generations of son jarocho tradition to Terraza 7, weaving jarana, requinto, leona, percussion, dance, poetry, and improvisation into the communal spirit of the fandango.

7:00 pm. to 8:00 pm (First Set)

9:00 pm. to 10:00 pm (Second Set)

Admission: $25: Cover charge for Mezzanine

Featuring:

• Enrique Palacios Vega — requinto jarocho

• Fredy Vega — jarana tercera, tarima & quijada

• Raquel Palacios Vega — jarana segunda

• Sinuhé Padilla — leona

• Martha Vega — tarima & quijada

About Los Vega:

Los Vega is a renowned family ensemble from Veracruz, Mexico, dedicated to preserving and reimagining the rich tradition of son jarocho, the music of Mexico’s Gulf Coast. Rooted in the musical culture of Boca de San Miguel, Tlacotalpan, the Vega family represents several generations of musicians whose artistry has been shaped by the fandango—a communal celebration where music, dance, poetry, and improvisation come together.

Through instruments such as the jarana, requinto jarocho, leona, quijada, and tarima, Los Vega brings to the stage the rhythmic vitality, improvisational spirit, and poetic tradition that define son jarocho. Their repertoire draws from generations of Veracruz musical knowledge while remaining a living and evolving expression of contemporary Mexican culture.

Recognized as important exponents of traditional son jarocho, Los Vega have carried the music of Veracruz to audiences in Mexico and internationally. Their performances preserve the intimate relationship between musicians, dancers, and community that lies at the heart of the fandango tradition.

More than simply a musical ensemble, Los Vega embodies a family lineage and a living cultural tradition, connecting ancestral sounds from rural Veracruz with new generations and audiences around the world.