Chiapas

The strike of rubber on hormiguillo wood not only produces music, it awakens the pulse of an entire region. This is the language through which Cuarteto de Mario Nandayapa articulates México a través de la marimba. In this concert, sound becomes the thread that weaves through Chiapa de Corzo, transforming the stage into a living landscape where the mystique of the Parachicos, the legend of María de Angulo, and the festive procession of the Chuntá, cease to be distant tales and become a present experience.

By integrating live music, sound design, and narration, the work offers a sensory journey where memory and tradition manifest with a direct and inescapable force. The repertoire ranges from the traditional tunes that preserve Chiapas’s roots, such as El chamula, to contemporary arrangements and original pieces that push the instrument’s limits. Thus, amid rhythmic versatility and the resonance of the wood, the performance pays homage to the legacy of the Nandayapa, a dynasty that keeps the cultural pulse of Chiapas alive.