With members hailing from Chile and Argentina, Solazo presents a blend of soulful ballads, dance music and original tunes from Spain and Central and South America. In residence in Virginia for several years, the group’s concerts have been enthusiastically received by audiences at schools, festivals, and venues ranging from the Lyric Theater in Blacksburg to the Kennedy Center and the National Geographic Museum.

The goal of Solazo’s educational program is to foster an understanding of traditional Latin American music, with special emphasis on specific Latin rhythms and a wide array of unusual instruments. A study guide, which focuses on the geography, history, culture and arts of each country, as well as maps and drawings of the musical instruments, is available upon request.

• “Despite the tight schedule, Solazo fit in an instructive array of music and cultural information in each assembly, introduced Spanish language, South American folklore and instruments, and had kids up dancing in the aisles.”

ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF LEARNING:

• Music: K.1-9, K.11-12; 1.2, 1.5-12; 2.2, 2.6-11; 3.3, 3.5, 3.9-10, 3.12-13; 4.3, 4.5, 4.8-9, 4.11-13; 5.3-4, 5.6-7, 5.9-11
• History: K.2-7; 1.1, 1.6, 1.10, 1.12; 2.5a, 2.12; 3.6, 3.12; WH1.11, WH11.6, WH11.15
• Geography: WG.3, WG.4, WG.6, WG.8, WG.12, VUS.9
• English: K.1-3; 1.1-3, 1.9, 1.12; 2.2-3, 2.8; 3.1, 3.6-7, 3.10; 4.1-2, 4.6-7; 5.1-3, 5.6-8
• Spanish: Cultural Perspectives, Practices and Products: SI.7, SII.7

RATES: $1000 per 45-minute assembly (30% off back-to-back assemblies in the same location)
Classroom visits: $180 per musician (minimum 2 musicians)
Partial funding for programs may be available through the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
Please call (540) 343-2624 x 217 or email athomas@jeffcenter.org for further information.

Grades: K-5 6-8 9-12