The University of Saint Francis Presents Latin Music and Dance Event

January 28, 2008, Fort Wayne, Indiana: The Department of English and Foreign Languages at the University of Saint Francis will host a family-friendly “danceable party” with the Latin band Fandanguero on Saturday, February 16 at 3 p.m. at North Campus (formerly Abundant Life Tabernacle).

Fandanguero’s music has a lively and upbeat sound; it is primarily based on Son Jarocho, a traditional musical style of Veracruz, Mexico, represented by a fusion of indigenous, Spanish and African musical elements. Using traditional acoustic instruments (the jarana, requinto and cajón), Fandanguero gives an animated performance and invites the audience to join in. The band is accompanied by dancers, who perform a zapateado dance wearing traditional costumes.  

For more information, please contact Dr. Mary Holbrock by phone at 260-399-7700 ext. 8132 or by e-mail at mholbrock@sf.edu.

The University of Saint Francis, founded in 1890, is a comprehensive university in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, offering undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 2,100 students from a broad geographic region.