Cantaré provides presentations for:
- Hispanic Heritage Month Programs
Cultural presentation for government agencies, non-profits and corporate settings
- Family Programs
Public performance at museums, libraries, festivals and other public venues
- Theater Programs
Public performance in large theater settings
- School Programs (Pre K - 12)
Cultural presentation for school assemblies, Family Night, International Night
- College Programs
Cultural presentation for colleges and universities
- Seniors’ Programs
Cultural presentation at senior centers
Performances
In a fun and interactive presentation suitable for all ages, we feature Latin American song selections in Spanish and Portuguese, and introduce instruments from the Indigenous, African and European traditions of Latin America. Audiences are invited to sing, clap and dance basic Latin rhythms such as salsa.
Performances usually last 45-60 minutes and can be offered by a duo, trio or quartet of musicians.
Workshops
Particularly popular for high schools, colleges and universities. It combines a performance and a lecture with audience participation. Cantaré introduces participants to the three main cultural influences in Latin music: Indigenous, African and European. Participants are invited to play percussion instruments and dance basic Latin rhythms such as salsa.
TheWorkshops can be offered by a duo, trio or quartet of musicians.
Residencies
One or two members of Cantaré introduce participants to different musical rhythms from Latin America, illustrating how the primary cultural influences in Latin music are manifested. Live musical examples and those drawn from recordings serve to explore the differences between the European, African and Indigenous roots of Latin music. Residencies consist of 4-6 workshops in a small classroom setting (up to 30) and are participatory in nature. Participants learn to play instruments, sing and dance, sometimes leading to a culminating performance.
