Learn to write an authentic Mexican "corrido" in this free, two-hour workshop with Juan Dies, co-founder of the GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY Nominated Sones de Mexico Ensemble. By the end of this workshop the class will have written an original song in corrido form. The corrido is a 150-year-old Mexican ballad tradition that narrates tragic tales based on true events and honors folk heroes. Learn about the history of this tradition and the rules for writing the poetic lyrics of these captivating songs. Sponsored in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, this workshop is free and open to all ages.

This workshop will be taught in English.