Provider Details
Provider: Cantaré

Contact Details
Address
Adelphi, MD
Teaching Artist
Cantaré introduces audiences of all ages to the beautiful songs and rhythms of Latin America. Drawing from the musical heritage of the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, Cantaré shares a lively blend of songs in Spanish and Portuguese, instruments from Indigenous, African, and European traditions, and elements of Latin American history, geography, and culture. Cantaré has been featured at a variety of venues throughout the greater DC area, including Blues Alley, the Kennedy Center, Strathmore, Wolf Trap, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Discovery Theater, and hundreds of libraries, camps, and schools.
Events and Programs Offered

¡Vamos al Carnaval!
Experience the excitement of Carnaval (the Latin American version of Mardi Gras) with joyful rhythms from different Carnaval traditions such as carnavalito from Bolivia, festejo from Peru, plena from Puerto Rico, conga from Cuba and samba from Brazil. Audiences sing, play instruments and dance the…
Program/Event Format:
In School Performance
Art Forms:
Music

¡Mucha Música! – A Musical Journey to Latin America
Audiences are transported to Latin America to experience the many rhythms and unique instruments from different regions, while learning about the three cultures that shaped Latin music: Indigenous, European and African. Audiences sing, play instruments and dance salsa. (available for scheduling throughout the 2024-2025 school…
Program/Event Format:
In School Performance
Art Forms:
Music

¡Feliz Navidad! – Latin American Holiday Celebration
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, Hanukah songs from Spain and more. Audiences sing, play instruments and dance. Piñata song…
Program/Event Format:
In School Performance
Art Forms:
Music

The Legend of Viracocha – Pre-Columbian Music
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. Audiences sing, play instruments and participate in the folktales. (available…
Program/Event Format:
In School Performance
Art Forms:
Music

Shake Your Bones!
In this playful and highly interactive presentation, Cantaré introduces preschool and Kindergarten audiences to songs, rhythms and instruments from Latin America. Students sing in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, dance, and play percussion instruments with the artists. (available for scheduling throughout the 2024-2025 school year; start…
Program/Event Format:
In School Performance
Art Forms:
Music

Rainforest Air
A performance featuring 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. Audiences sing, play instruments and dance merengue. (available for…
Program/Event Format:
In School Performance
Art Forms:
Music

Madre Africa- African Heritage in Latin America
Learn how African cultures influenced and inspired fascinating rhythms, instruments and musical styles, such as candombe, festejo, tango, and salsa. As we travel through South America and the Caribbean, hear how each country developed its own blend of cultural and religious traditions while sharing a…
Program/Event Format:
In School Performance
Art Forms:
Music