Jazz Articles about Conjunto Jardin

Conjunto Jardin: Yerba Buena

by J. Robert Bragonier
August 7, 2008

Conjunto Jardin Yerba BuenaTrova 2008Son jarocho is the captivating sound of Veracruz, a Mexican state that sits prominently on the Gulf of Mexico. The city of Veracruz has been an important port for nearly five centuries, serving as a point of entry for cultural influences from Africa, the Caribbean, and the Old World. The music of the region embodies those influences, tracing its roots to at least three cultures: Spanish, African (particularly ...