Salvador Peña Arpista

Salvador Peña Herrera is a Jarocho harpist originally from Veracruz, Mexico, recognized for its virtuosity and for its contribution to the dissemination of son jarocho on national and international stages. His style is distinguished by a solid technique and a proposal interpretive that combines respect for tradition with a vision contemporary of the jarocha harp. He is part of the Nematatlín group of the Universidad Veracruzana, group dedicated to the promotion and preservation of music traditional Veracruzana. Through this artistic platform he has participated in important cultural forums and festivals. Throughout His career has been presented at international events such as the Arpafest in Cancun, the Mishquila de Harpas in Argentina and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in the United States. He has also carried out jarocha music to countries such as Vietnam, El Salvador, Colombia, England, Brazil and the United States, consolidating itself as one of the most important countries in the world. most outstanding contemporary interpreters of the jarocha harp. His artistic work seeks to keep alive the tradition of son jarocho, projecting the musical richness of Veracruz to new audiences in the world.