Fandango at the Wall

Overview

Arturo O'Farrill, the renowned maestro and founder of the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, journeys to Veracruz, Mexico, to connect with the keepers of the rich son jarocho tradition, a folk music style that spans 300 years. He takes part in the “Fandango Fronterizo,” a unique music festival occurring simultaneously on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Through this celebration, the wall, often seen as a symbol of division, becomes a bridge that fosters unity, highlighting the power of music to transcend boundaries and bring people together.