Mission Statement:

Los Panaderos share traditional and contemporary music, dance, and other forms of artistic storytelling by highlighting the cultures and histories of various regions of Mexico, California, and beyond. Through events and educational experiences, Los Panaderos build community through inclusive song and dance parties called fandangos. Los Panaderos also celebrate the ever-changing nature of folk music to present the diversity of their community with the exploration of original compositions, dances, and fusion pieces that reflect their San Francisco Bay Area home.

Group bio: 

Los Panaderos are a traditional Mexican folk music and dance collaboration from the San Francisco Bay Area who educate communities through song and dance parties called fandangos. Repertory features Son Jarocho, from the Mexican state of Veracruz; Son Huasteco from the Mexican states of Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosi, Hidalgo, and Veracruz; Son Mariachero from the Mexican states of Jalisco, Michoacan, Colima, Guerrero, and Nayarit; and various folk traditions from Japan and California

Core Members of Los Panaderos:

Sharon Benítez

Tanya Benítez

Alejandro Callejas

Raúl Herrera

Michiyo Suzuki

Junko Tanabe