Voices of Mexico: "ContraCanto" Choral Concert

The Embassy of Mexico in Canada, in collaboration with ContraCanto, Scherzino, and Fundación Sueño Lúcido, are delighted to invite you to:

The first international tour of "Proyecto ContraCanto", an inspiring musical initiative founded by maestro Arturo Suaste in 2022 that empowers Mexican Indigenous girls from Atlacholoaya, Morelos, through the transformative power of music.

Thursday, September 25, 2025
18:00 hrs
📍First Baptist Church
140 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON, Canadá

Voluntary donation – every gesture makes a difference!

The evening will feature an ensemble of guitars and choir, performing emblematic Mexican and Latin American pieces such as "Tierra Mestiza", "Son de la Negra", "La Llorona", "Amorcito Corazón", "Cielito Lindo", and "Idilio", among others.

Through music, ContraCanto not only nurtures artistic talent but also strengthens emotional well-being and creates new opportunities for the future of these young indigenous women.

In addition to this concert, "ContraCanto" will present another unforgettable evening of music and inspiration:

Notre-Dame de la Guadeloupe Church,
30 rue St-Onge, Gatineau
Wednesday, September 24 – 6:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)

*******Please note: The concert in Gatineau does not require registration; doors will be open for all attendees. This Eventbrite registration is only for the Ottawa concert.*******

Do not miss the chance to support these young artists and be part of this extraordinary cultural experience.

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