Our Roots

Tradition

Over the last 33 years, the members of Los Cenzontles have connected to our ancestral rhythms by practicing traditional, rural, Mexican roots music with master artists from various Mexican regions.

Los Cenzontles dives deep into their ancestral heritage to learn the traditions of master folk artists and to pass on the traditions to younger generations. Located in the Bay Area city of San Pablo, California, they bring the traditions of rural Mexican towns to the urban cities of California.

Diving deep into our roots

Los Cenzontles and Master Artists

Over the last 33 years, the members of Los Cenzontles have connected to our ancestral rhythms by practicing traditional, rural, Mexican roots music with master artists including Mono Blanco of Veracruz, Julian Gonzalez of Jalisco, Atilano López Patricio of Michoacan, Flaco Jimenez of San Antonio, and many others.
Nurturing new generations

Passing on Traditions

Los Cenzontles has a uniquely impactful approach to promoting traditions to young people. It is rooted in strong, genuine, and natural connections between everyone involved in our community. Academy

Los Cenzontles is proud to hold a continuous level of interaction with all the artists we engage in. Our learning occurs in an organic, family-like connection. Members of Los Cenzontles have studied various traditions and now serve as culture bearers in the United States. Click the timelines below to learn more.

Visit our Youtube Page!

Our Youtube page consists of over 300 music videos and a series of films that document our approach to to promoting tradition.

Los Cenzontles Youtube Channel

We amplify our roots through our musical connections.