Community Music Center: Mexican Salterio – A Concert and Conversation

Discover the captivating sounds of the Mexican salterio, a traditional string instrument with a rich musical heritage!

Join us for a special evening of music and conversation featuring musicians from the Ensamble Típico del Estado de Tlaxcala, Mexico. Experience the distinctive sounds of the soprano and tenor salterios, accompanied by guitar and guitarrón, as the ensemble brings to life the vibrant folk music traditions of Tlaxcala and Mexico.

Friday, November 6, 2026 | 6 pm

Community Music Center Concert Hall

Free Admission

Through live performance and conversation, the musicians will introduce audiences to these remarkable instruments, share their musical traditions, and explore the importance of preserving this rich cultural heritage.

Featuring:

Claudio Israel Vázquez Herrera – Soprano salterio

David Hernández Pozos – Tenor salterio

Juan Carlos Zamora Contreras – Guitar

and guest SFUSD Mariachi student César Fajardo – Guitarrón

Hosted by Martha Rodríguez-Salazar

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a rarely heard musical tradition, performed by musicians dedicated to keeping it alive!