Artist description "NOSOTROSOUND" play a vast repertoire of rhythms, ranging from the mournful to the festive, performing tunes from Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, etc.

Music Style Folk & Traditional music from Mexico and South America.

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Artist History "NOSOTROSOUND" was created in Guadalajara, Mexico in 1976 as an ensemble dedicated to the research and performance of traditional folk music from Latin-America. Since its creation "Nosotros" has performed and participated in numerous music festivals and seminars, expanding their musical knowledge and exchanging experiences with musicians from several countries. Nowadays, "NOSOTROS" mainly performs in the Southwest of the United States and North of Mexico.

Group Members Hector Martinez Sr. - Musical Director -strings, flutes & vocals Blanca Morales - percussion & vocals Hector Martinez Jr. - strings & vocals David Seleme - strings & vocals

Instruments "Quena": Andean notched flute of pre-Columbian origin, "Sikus": Andean pan-pipe Flutes, "Ocarina": Authochthonous Aztec clay Flute, "Charango":10-string instrument from Bolivia, made out of an armadillo shell, "Guitarron":Base string instrument of the Mariachi, "Vihuela": Five-string instrument of the Mariachi, "Jarana":8-string instrument that has a lively sound and is used in Veracruz on the Southeastern coast of Mexico. "Bombo": A big Argentinian drum, "Palo de Lluvia":This "rain stick" is a thick bamboo rod with loose tiny sheels inside. "Chak-Chak":Rattle made out of a deer's hoof, "Bajosexto": A 12-string instrument for Norteno music and Acoustic guitars

Albums (1997) "Folklore Musical Latinamericano Recuerdos..Memories". (1991) "De los Caminos" (From the Roads)

Press Reviews "Your music is not only haunting and lovely, but uplifting and fun." Nancy Wolter-City of Mesa, Arizona. "The combination of song, music and stories magically transports the audience South of the border." Mountain Living Magazine-Flagstaff, Arizona. "NOSOTROS" da vida a infinidad de ritmos de Lationoamerica." El Imparcial-Hermosillo Son, Mexico. More to come!

Additional Info Soon you will be able to purchase our CD and instruments on-line.

Location Tempe, AZ - USA

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