QUETZAL is a relentlessly innovative Grammy award-winning ensemble that narrates the social, cultural and political stories of humanity. Describing the bands influences, Dr. Alex Chavez states, “You hear students of Chicano rock, rhythm and blues, JB funk, Cuban batá, punk, and Motown soul. You hear a band that has cut its teeth organizing, that has worked to fight forms of oppression in the communities they are connected to. And in pursuit of forging these creative and political bridges, you hear artists who are at the epicenter of the transnational world of son jarocho.” Quetzal’s live shows are filled with moments of tenderness, fervor and vivid storytelling that transport the audience into a world of affirmation and belonging. Recognized by notable institutions such as theLibrary of Congress and The Kennedy Center, the traveling exhibit “American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music” sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute, featured Quetzal as leaders and innovators of Chicano music. This feat coupled with their Grammy Award winning album on Smithsonian Folkways label “ Imaginaries” (2013) marks the importance of their past and ongoing work. Band Members: Dr. Martha Gonzalez - Lead Vocals, Percussion Tylana Enomoto - Vocals, Violin Quetzal Flores - Jarana, Guitars, Bajosexto, Requinto Doble Juan Perez - Baby Bass, Double Bass, Bass Guitar Alberto Lopez - Percussion Evan Greer - Drums, Percussion