National Museum of Mexican Arts — Artists

Luis Alfredo

Luis Alfredo is a 24 year old singer born in Mexico City. He came to the U.S. and is connected with his roots through the music he now performs.

Music and SoundGary RickeMarch 9, 2021blogsections, National Museum of Mexican Arts

Collaborative Institute of Cultural Arts (CICA)

Collaborative Institute of Cultural Arts is a non-profit organization that focuses on providing quality performing arts education to youth and adults by following six strands of learning: art making, art literacy, cultural understanding, social justice, critical thinking, and community/family engagement.

Dance and MovementGary RickeMarch 8, 2021blogsections, National Museum of Mexican Arts

Son Monarcas

Son Monarcas is a Latin Folk Fusion ensemble led by Mercedes Inez Martinez and Irekani Ferreyra based in the Chicago neighborhoods of Garfield Park and Pilsen.

Jesus Ramos

Jesus Ramos is a Chicago native. He is the son of Mexican Immigrants parents from the state of Jalisco who came to Chicago to find the American Dream.

Music and SoundGary RickeMarch 2, 2021blogsections, National Museum of Mexican Arts

José Alfredo

José Alfredo is an educator and musician who grew up in Chicago's La Villita neighborhood. A graduate of DePaul University’s School of Music (BM ‘11) he is a founding member of Madera Once, a four-piece band that pays tribute to Mexican-regional and traditional music with a contemporary spin.

Music and SoundGary RickeMarch 2, 2021blogsections, National Museum of Mexican Arts

Jesse Garcia

Jesse Garcia is an independent artist from the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Music has held her heart for as long as she can remember.

Music and SoundGary RickeMarch 2, 2021blogsections, National Museum of Mexican Arts

Rosalba Valdez

Rosalba Valdez is a Mexican-American musician from Pilsen, Chicago. Growing up in an environment of activism and community engagement, "Rosie" learned that she could speak out about the injustices in her community and stay true to her identity all while pursuing her passion for music.

Music and SoundGary RickeMarch 2, 2021blogsections, National Museum of Mexican Arts

Tessa Lopez

Tessa Lopez is a Mexican singer residing in Chicago with a wide vocal range and a very versatile style. She has 22 years of experience on stage as a solo performer and musical theater singer.

Music and SoundGary RickeMarch 2, 2021blogsections, National Museum of Mexican Arts