About Us
Founded in 2001, Semilla is a collective of young musicians and dancers performing Son Jarocho, in the New York City area. Hailing from diverse parts of Mexico, the United States, and Europe, Semilla's focus is the traditional fandango - the party celebrated with sones jarochos. From fandangos in Veracruz to Mexico City, the members of Semilla have received essential lessons on how to play and dance the traditional son jarocho.
 
Semilla pioneered son jarocho in New York City, organizing fandangos every month in different venues such as Carlitos Cafe in East Harlem, Hecho en DUMBO in Brooklyn, and Terraza Café in Queens. We have also performed in events and festivals at: Lincoln Center's La Casita, Queens Latino Festival, Celebrate Mexico Now!, the Caribbean Cultural Center, among others. We also perform in clubs, city parks, schools, private parties, and on radio and TV.

Members
Gabriel Guzman: Jarana
Juan Lucero: Leona
Cecilia Ortega: Dancer
Julia del Palacio: Dancer
Juan Carlos Marin: Jarana
Bianca Falco: Jarana
Carlos Dionisio Salazar: Guitarra de Son