A nonprofit cultural arts academy, a band, a production studio, and a community space for youth and families, working together to amplify our Mexican roots here in the Bay Area and beyond.
Education
Considered a second home for generations of local families, Los Cenzontles Academy invites children to learn music, dance, folk arts and crafts and to play an essential role in maintaining living traditions.
The Band
Composed of Academy alumni, Los Cenzontles digs deep into our rich Mexican American roots and our many cultural connections to the world, promoting dignity, pride, and understanding.
Production
As first, second, and third generation immigrants and working-class people, with multi-racial and multi-ethnic backgrounds, we share our stories through film and video productions.
Join us Friday, February 27th at 7pm for a special concert at Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy. The evening will feature Los Cenzontles Juvenil, perhaps our most advanced group of teen musicians to date. These young artists have worked hard to master a wide range of traditional and contemporary styles, and on this night, the stage is theirs entirely. Add in great food and great energy from our community, and you’ve got a night you won’t want to miss!
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Dedicated to showcasing the best in short fiction films, the Northern California Short Film Festival celebrates creative storytelling from around the world, highlighting emerging and established filmmakers in the short narrative form. They have selected our film, “Taj Mahal and David Hidalgo: An Afternoon at Los Cenzontles” for this year’s festival. For more information visit norcalshortfilmfest.org
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Originally released in 2009 on CD, American Horizon brings together 15 inspired tracks rooted in Mexican and African American traditions, co‑created with David Hidalgo and blues legend Taj Mahal. Reissued as a deluxe double-LP for the first time, this landmark collaboration brings its powerful mix of tradition and innovation to vinyl listeners. Get it today by clicking below!
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Browse through Los Cenzontles’ interactive timeline, representing a history of over 30 years.
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