Grupo Mono Blanco Y Stone Lips

Grupo Mono Blanco Y Stone Lips is a collaboration that highlights the vibrant energy of Son Jarocho, a traditional music style from Veracruz, Mexico. Grupo Mono Blanco, founded in 1977 and led by Gilberto Gutiérrez Silva, is renowned for pioneering a revival of this genre, blending traditional stringed instruments, improvised poetry, and community celebrations known as fandangos. They have been influential in promoting and preserving this folkloric music while sharing it across Mexico, the U.S., and beyond since the late 1970s.

This group is recognized for their masterful use of instruments like the jarana and requinto jarocho, maintaining authentic rural roots while infusing fresh life into the tradition. Their recordings, such as "Fandango" and "El Mundo Se Va A Acabar," showcase their unique sound that balances historical richness with contemporary creativity. Grupo Mono Blanco also engages actively in workshops and cultural education surrounding Son Jarocho, helping sustain and evolve the genre for new generations.

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