Mi abuela "Paquita Casillas Herrera" Los Panchos, Silvio Rodríguez, Pablo Milianes, James Taylor, José Feliciano, Woody Guthrie, Jonie Mitchell, Los Beatles, Antonio Aguilar, Kate Wolf, Javier Solis, Gospel Music, Don Pedro Domeq, Alfonso Maya, Gerardo Peña, mi Primo - Armando Rascón, the punk era, Los Tombstones, Carlos Santana, mi padres Francisco A. Herrera y Rafaela Brambila y mis tíos Rosita y Roberto Curiel.
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Francisco Herrera is a cultural worker who uses music as a tool to raise consciousness and promote social change. He has been involved in community organizing, mental health and pastoral work for over 25 years in California, México and Central America. Currently, he presents workshops and performances for educators, community groups, and churches, and he has collaborates with various youth groups to promote leadership through cultural work and community organizing. These presentations and projects form the foundation for the work of "Trabajo Cultual Caminante" or "Cultural Work."
"In our current environment of anti-immigrant sentiment, cuts in economic programs, and increased violence and alienation of children, it is more important than ever to draw on the strengths of people's roots - their traditions, values and cultural arts - to strengthen our communities and improve people's lives. -Francisco Javier Herrera
Francisco Herrera es un trabajador de la cultura. Usa la musica como herramienta para concientizar y promover el cambio social. Lleva más de 25 años como organizador, promotor de salud mental y agente de pastoral en California, México y Centroamerica. Actualmente, presenta talleres, facilita retiros y presentaciones para grupos comunitarios, promotores de pastoral, sindicatos, Iglesias. Estos proyectos y presentaciones son el fundamento del "Trabajo Cultural CAMINANTE" o "Caminante Cultural Work"
"En el ambiente actual de ataque contra el migrante, problemas económicos y la incrementación de la violencia contra y entre jóvenes, es muy importante nutrirnos de esas fuerzas de nuestras comunidades lograr cambios positivos en nuestra vida." - Francisco Javier Herrera
The long anticipated album from young Jarocho masters Los Cojolites was released on iTunes today by Round Whirled Records worldwide. "No Tiene Fin" stands at the top of the short list of must-have Son Jarocho albums that no serious Jarocho enthusiast can be without. If you like Son de Madera's "Las Orquestas del Dia" then you will love the brilliant new arrangements and beautiful sound quality from the up-and-coming youngsters of the Jarocho world who have already established themselves at the top of the Jarocho world.
Check out Los Cojolites and their beautiful new album "No Tiene Fin" celebrating la poesia mexicana y el son jarocho.
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On the weekend of November 16-18, thousands will gather at the gates of Fort Benning, Georgia for the Vigil and the Nonviolent Direct Action to Close the School of the Americas. Take a Stand for Justice!
The weekend will include a massive rally, nonviolent direct action training, workshops, benefit concert with Francisco Herrera, puppet shows, teach-ins and more
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..MEDIA OUTREACH: Taking a little time to carry out a handful of media-related tasks before you head to Georgia can profoundly impact the number of people in your area who know about the SOA/WHINSEC issue and the number of people who get involved in the work to close it down. Read about how you can work with your local media or contact us in the SOA Watch office at 202-234-3440 or media(at)soaw.org for more information and resources.