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BUENA VIDA – Music, Flavor and well-being

(Elementary School)

The Buena Vida program by Cantaré promotes healthy eating, physical and emotional well-being through interactive songs and games in English and Spanish. Cantaré’s recipe for healthy fun includes the catchy cumbia "A mover el esqueleto/Shake Your Bones", the highly dramatic "Tengo un mango tango/Tangy Mango Tango", and an irresistible limbo contest to the rhythm of "Mambo Limbo". Audiences learn about the Food Pyramid and the things that help us to live a Good life (Buena Vida)!

BUENA VIDA was commissioned by Class Acts Arts for their special initiative Hoop & Holler for Health! Using Cultural Arts to Educate and Inspire Children and Their Families to Live Healthy Lives .

NOTE: Special grant funds may be available for this performance. Check the Class Acts Arts website at www.classactsarts.org/index.php/projects/hoop_and_holler

¡Fiesta! A Celebration of Life in Latin America

(For all ages)

Audiences take a musical journey through Latin America to hear about the three cultures that shaped its music– Indigenous, European and African – while hearing the rhythms and unique instruments from different regions.

Related holidays: Hispanic Heritage Month, Cinco de Mayo, National Women's History Month

¡Vamos al Carnaval!

(For all ages)

Experience the excitement of Carnaval with contagious melodies and joyful rhythms from different Carnaval traditions such as carnavalito from Bolivia, festejo from Peru, plena from Puerto Rico, and samba from Brazil.

Related holidays: Carnaval, Hispanic Heritage, African American History, American Indian Heritage Month

Rainforest Air

(For all ages)

Mesmerizing music and magical tales from the heart of the rainforest. A powerful ecological message from the animals, plants and people that live in the rainforests of South America, Central America and Puerto Rico.

Related holidays: Hispanic Heritage Month, American Indian Heritage Month

The Legend of Viracocha - Pre-Columbian Music

(For all ages)

Take a journey back in time to experience the rich music and culture of the Indigenous people of Latin America. Haunting tales, melodies and rhythms from the Andes, the Rainforest, Central America and the Caribbean.

Related holidays: Hispanic Heritage American Indian Heritage Month, Cinco de Mayo, National Women's History

¡Feliz Navidad! Latin American Holiday Celebration

(For all ages) Enjoy songs and stories from holiday traditions rooted in our Indigenous, African and European heritage. Hear villancicos from the Andes, festejos from Peru, parrandas from Puerto Rico, African chants from Brazil, and more.

Related holidays: Christmas, Three Kings Day, Day of the Dead

Brazil - From the Forest to the Sea

(Middle School and above)

Through enchanting songs and legends, explore the diverse musical styles and traditions of Brazil- the melting of Indigenous, Portuguese and African roots. Enjoy the sultry rhythms that make up the heart and soul of Brazil.

Related holidays: African American History, Hispanic Heritage, National Women's History, Carnaval

Clave Roots - The African Heritage of Latin America

(High School and above)

Follow the fascinating journey of the clave rhythm from its origins in Africa to its different manifestations in Latin music such as candombe, festejo, tango, salsa and son.

Related holidays: African American History, Hispanic Heritage, 5 de Mayo, National Women's History, Carnaval