This Afro-Mexican singer and composer has managed to put a town in the Costa Chica of Oaxaca on the musical map of Mexico, which before seemed isolated and forgotten; Santiago Llano Grande "La Banda", the place of origin and formation of Chogo Prudente, where he listened to poetic boleros, corridos de cantina (tavern corridos) and the traditional chilenas. Prudente recreates these genres in his own style, with his own compositions or those of his godfather Paco Melo. He uses instruments from the Dance of the Devils (Danza de los Diablos), to which he adds a touch of blues and a lot of rhythm. Guitars, Afro percussion and an accordion will be played on the Cervantino stage, as well as the spark of his improvised verses.  

Chogo Prudente de Santiago Llano Grande

Oaxaca