“A brilliant tribute to Latin American music...highly talented women who sing and play piano, accordion, guitar and a dazzling variety of wind and percussion instruments.”

—The Washington Post

Join in the fiesta with this dynamic ensemble. Led by artists and educators Cecilia Esquivel of Argentina and Patricia Vergara of Brazil, Cantaré invites audiences to sing, play percussion instruments and dance to their heart-pounding rhythms and lush harmonies in a musical journey through Latin America. Drawing from the rich musical heritage of the Caribbean, Central and South America, Cantaré performs a fiery blend of songs in Spanish and Portuguese, while sharing the music’s cultural and historical background. The fascinating instruments and unique cultural content of the programs, whether in a family concert or an educational workshop, make them very popular among audiences of all ages. Cantaré is available as a duo, trio or quartet.

Beyond their work on the concert stage, Cecilia and Patricia have a strong commitment to educational outreach. Both performers are active in the Washington, DC metro area music scene and have extensive training in music education. Cantaré has released 3 recordings and was recently commissioned to record the companion CD for the award-winning book Arrorró mi niño: Latino Lullabies and Gentle Games by renowned children’s author and illustrator Lulu Delacre (CD released in June, 2006).

Cantaré, Latin American Music

Drawing from the musical heritage of the Caribbean, Central and South America, Cantaré performs an entertaining blend of songs in Spanish and Portuguese, while sharing the music’s cultural and historical background. Audiences learn about the history of Latin America and the three different cultures that shaped their music—Indigenous, European and African—as they become familiar with the language, rhythms and musical instruments from the different countries.

Buena Vida Programa Bilingüe/Bilingual Program

Música, Sabor y Bienestar/Music, Flavor and Wellbeing

Leap off the couch and join the celebración as you move your body to the spicy rhythms of Latin America in this brand new program about healthy eating and physical and emotional well-being. Through interactive songs and games in English and Spanish audiences learn about the Food Pyramid and the things that help us to live a good life (buena vida)!