Chuchumbé

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The group of Jarocho son Chuchumbé is an interpreter of and recreates music in verse and dances from the fandango tradition of southern Veracruz, Mexico. It is currently integrated by Patricio Hidalgo, Liche Oseguera, Zenén Zeferino, Rubí Oseguera, Leopoldo Novoa, Adriana Cao and Andrés Flores. Occasional collaborators, as dancers, are: Araceli Galán, DonajÌ Esparza, besides Dalmacio Cobos. Founded in 1990, it has taken part in the fandangos and festivities of the region and, recently, it has focused its musical work en the interpretation and composition of new sones. The group has been dedicated to the diffusion and teaching of the traditions of the fandango through workshops of traditional music and zapateado (a form of tap dancing), writing of verses and the construction of instruments at the cultural centers in the region, especially with children. Chuchumbé group is also concerned with the investigation of the sonorous and aesthetic possibilities of the instruments of the son Jarocho, looking to expand both construction and interpretation techniques. With Chuchumbé is work, as well as with that of other groups, and with the support of cultural promoter, researchers and civilian groups, it has been possible to keep alive one of the most important traditions in Veracruz, as well as in the country. Besides taking part in most of the festivities and reunions of traditional son in the south of Veracruz, Chuchumbé has given presentations on various occasions througho

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