Event

Centroamericanto Fest 2017

Centroamericanto Fest is an annual music festival in Austin Texas. For 9 years have gathered the most influential artists from Central America.

The "Ensamble Esperanza" (Hope Ensemble) is a music project lead by talented Costarican musicians that represent not only the music from their country but will take you to a journey to Central America, Mexico and Spain, places that they have fed from, gathering music influences throught the years and come to Austin to share those experiences. You will enjoy the music from Costa Rica, the Yucatan isthmus in Mexico and some of the arabic influences of the music from Spain. Powerful female lead vocals that will evoke the music of Mercedes Sosa, Chavela Vargas and centuries old Sones Huastecos will be just a few of the ingredientes found on this unique ensemble.

Additionally to the music, there will be folkloric dances, traditional food, local artists, artisans and local small business fair. Activities start at 4PM. Concert starts at 7PM.