Canto a la Luna: A Musical Journey through Latin America

Canto a la Luna, meaning: Song to the Moon, is an engaging experience performed by musical group Arbol Azul. Educating and entertaining children and youth with the joy and variety of Latin American music, its dynamic interactive show is for all school levels (K-12).

Arbol Azul weaves song and myth in an exciting musical journey through Mexico, the Andes and other regions of Latin America. Students can dance, sing, and play instruments with the performers while learning about different traditions, rhythms and instruments. Students and teachers alike will enjoy this dynamic performance!
Our multilingual program includes:

  • Processional dance
  • Diverse Latin American folk music
  • Mayan myth
  • Spanish, Quechua and English songs
  • Audience interaction
  • Demonstration and history of instruments
  • Question and answer session

Arbol Azul has presented Canto a la Luna at more than 450 schools in the U.S.A., Mexico and Australia. In 2007, Arbol Azul was awarded ‘Performer of the Year' by Young Audiences of San Diego. The group plays a wide range of instruments in their dynamic interactive performances, including accordian, string, wind and percussion.

This program is available in kindergarten, primary and secondary school versions.
Please feel free to contact us to discuss a quote for your next school incursion.

m. Alejandro 0421-224-559                                                                           e. info@mexmusic.com.au

Testimonials

‘We have been delighted to engage Alejandro in several Boite projects. We have watched him perform with great skill as a guitarist, singer and storyteller. His music engages audiences of all ages in venues large or small. He is reliable, committed and easy to work with and his performances are absolutely captivating.'
Roger King OAM
Director, The Boite

‘Arbol Azul is a group of notable importance in the development of the performing arts in this city. Whether for the general public or the educational services program, their performances have been highly successful on all occasions.'
Lic. Héctor Villanueva Gutiérrez, 
Assistant Director of Cultural Promotion Centro Cultural Tijuana, Tijuana, Mexico

‘Arbol Azul provided students and staff with a high-powered assembly that was both educational and entertaining. I was particularly impressed by the way they were able to engage such a wide age group (K-8) for the entire length of the assembly. Their exotic instruments, music and storytelling are perfect for any school setting. This is truly one of the best assemblies I've witnessed in 20 years of education.'
Dan Zeisler, Superintendent/Principal Chicago Park School, Grass Valley, California, USA

‘It was a most unusual festive experience and I can honestly say I have never seen an assembly that so motivated our students and staff. I urge you to bring Arbol Azul to your school, even if it is the only performance you engage all year. You will not forget this exhilarating, educational experience.'
Renee Ripps, Principal 
 Norman R. Brekke Elementary School, Oxnard, California, USA