In the "City of Big Shoulders," one Mexican band is making a big splash. Chicago's breakout ensemble Sones de Mexico has scored a Grammy nomination for its latest album "Esta Tierra es Tuya" (This Land is Your Land).
With more than 50 instruments at their fingertips – from jawbone to violin – this six-member band is turning out bold, foot-taping tunes that are deeply rooted in Mexican tradition and wildly diverse.
In their new album, they've got Mexico, Bach, Led Zeppelin, and Woody Guthrie cued up.
Listen to an On Point discussion about the Grammy nominated musical sensation from Chicago.
Are you ready to go way beyond Mariachi music? Are you hearing the history and geography and politics in this tradition? Is Sones de Mexico already on your iPod?
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