Los Cuenqueños is a jarocho music ensemble from Veracruz made up of Elhuikaj Yasej
Hernández Ramírez (requinto jarocho), Xóchitl Yolotzinalí Gaona Suriano (jarana and
percussion), Fausto Ramsés Contreras Domínguez (electric bass), and Alicia Navarrete
Landa (harp).
Their artistic approach blends the traditional strength of son jarocho with a fresh,
warm, and contemporary interpretation, while preserving the genre’s communal, festive,
and deeply identity-rooted essence. Formed by musicians from different regions of
Veracruz, the group stands out for its distinctive style, original arrangements, and
commitment to preserving and renewing one of the most emblematic musical expressions of
the Mexican Sotavento region.
More than simply performing a repertoire, Los Cuenqueños seek to share a cultural
experience: the joy of son, the energy of the fandango, the pride of Veracruz’s
identity, and the richness of a tradition that continues to evolve without losing its
roots. Their music celebrates the Cuenca, Veracruz, and jarocho heritage as a living
legacy that is sung, played, and felt in community.
With a warm, organic, and deeply human approach, the ensemble emerges as a
representative voice of a new generation of musicians who preserve and renew son jarocho
from the heart of their homeland.
Recordings that reveal the strength, tradition, and cultural richness of jarocho music.