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Updated 1/19/2024

Villalobos Brothers

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    MA

Institution/Business Type: Performing Group

The Villalobos Brothers are a Grammy-winning family band, recognized as one of the foremost Contemporary Mexican ensembles in the world. With their unique fusion of Mexican folk, jazz, and classical music, they have captivated audiences across the United States, Mexico, India, Russia, and Canada.

Their music is deeply rooted in the traditions of Veracruz, showcasing a vibrant blend of Son Jarocho, Son Huasteco, and Latin Jazz. The Villalobos Brothers have mastered the art of crafting original compositions and arrangements that not only pay homage to the richness of Mexican folklore but also push the boundaries of musical exploration.

Notably, the Villalobos Brothers recently earned acclaim for their collaboration with Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, resulting in the Grammy-winning album "Fandango At The Wall Live in NYC," which was awarded the Best Latin Jazz Album of 2022. This remarkable project brought together renowned international musicians for a concert at the border, serving as a testament to the power of music to bridge divides.

The Villalobos Brothers have graced prestigious stages around the world, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Davies Symphony Hall, the Latin Grammy Awards, Montreal Jazz Festival, and the Ford Theatre in Hollywood, among many others. Their performances have garnered widespread praise, capturing the hearts of audiences with their virtuosic musicianship, infectious energy, and profound messages of love, brotherhood, and social justice.

In 2022, Ernesto, Alberto and Luis Villalobos embarked on their Symphonic Project, collaborating with esteemed orchestras such as the San Francisco Symphony, Sun Valley Symphony, Walla Walla Symphony, Yakima Symphony, and Sun Valley Symphony Orchestras. These sold-out concerts demonstrated their ability to seamlessly blend the rich tapestry of their music with the grandeur of symphonic arrangements, creating a truly awe-inspiring experience.

Throughout their journey, the Villalobos Brothers have had the privilege of collaborating with legendary musicians, including Grammy winners Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton, Antonio Sánchez, Regina Carter, Eduardo Magallanes, Dan Zanes, and Ana Tijoux. These collaborations have further enriched their musical palette and expanded their artistic horizons.

On September 22nd, 2023, the Villalobos Brothers appeared at the World Trade Center's highly anticipated opening season of the Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York City.

Find Me

Ernesto Villalobos (He/His)
Job Title: Director
Phone: 9176798231
Address:
62 Commonwealth Avenue
Apt 4
Boston, MA 02116

Additional Content:

About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Partnership

Year Founded:

2022

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Partnership

Year Founded:

2022

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Music - Ethnic / World

Additional Disciplines:

  • Visual/Crafts - Printmaking

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Creation of a Work of Art (Including Commissions)
  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Cultural Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Residency - In School
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Residency - Community
  • Virtual Events
  • Community Arts
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 60

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Businesses
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Immigrant Populations
  • Nonprofits
  • People with Disabilities
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Youth-At-Risk

Languages Available:

  • English
  • Spanish

Geographic Reach:

  • State
  • Multi-State Region
  • National
  • Town / City
  • International
  • Multi-County Region
  • County

Media Gallery

I Have Worked With

West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts

Arts Center

Date: 05/2023-07/2023

This was our first time performing at WCCMA. HD/edited Upload of the concert on May 25, 2023 Venue sponsor: Union Episcopal Church, Claremont, NH. Support live music! Make a contribution to at www.wcc-ma.org/donate "Join us for the Grammy-winning Villalobos Brothers as they perform their original music that fuses Mexican folk with jazz and classical traditions" Full concert is available here: https://youtu.be/6LXED4T6lis

Chandler Center for the Arts

Arts Center

Date: 05/2023-05/2023

The Villalobos Brothers are Coming to Chandler! The brothers have delighted audiences wherever they play, their music so irresistible you won't be able to sit still! The concert will be preceded by a community potluck and a discussion with the editors of The Most Costly Journey, a graphic novel that illustrates the varied experiences of Mexican farm workers in Vermont. Head over to www.chandler-arts.org to find your tickets for The Villalobos Brothers this Saturday, May 20th, 2023

VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL

Humanities Council / Agency

Date: 10/2022-05/2023

May 20 and May 27, 2023 The Villalobos Brothers in Concert To celebrate the conclusion of the Villalobos Brothers Global Music Residency in conjunction with Vermont Reads pick “The Most Costly Journey, ” BarnArts is putting on a public concert outdoors at the Barnard Town Hall! Accessible parking and bathrooms are available. Potluck and opening act begins at 5:30 pm with the Brothers high-octane Mexican fiddling starting at 7:00 pm. October 21, 2022 The Villalobos Brothers in concert

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT - MUSIC DEPARTMENT

School (Higher Ed Arts Program / Department)

Date: 05/2022-08/2023

Concert (A night with the Villalobos Brothers) and several workshops with the students

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

Awards

Awards:

  • 2022 Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album, "Arturo O'Farrill Fandango at the Wall in NY"

Artist Info

Touring Artist

NEST Eligible Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X5T3cY-SC0FKz9ESaDxs1peuxkDforvCOW531TXz2qU/edit?usp=sharing

Fee Range:

$5,000 to $25,000

State of Residence:

Massachusetts

Minimum Number of Performers:

3

Maximum Number of Performers:

8

Touring Artist

NEST Eligible Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X5T3cY-SC0FKz9ESaDxs1peuxkDforvCOW531TXz2qU/edit?usp=sharing

Fee Range:

$5,000 to $25,000

State of Residence:

Massachusetts

Minimum Number of Performers:

3

Maximum Number of Performers:

8