The event brings together an attractive lineup of local, national, and international artists.
The first Jazz Festival in Mérida has kicked off, offering Mérida families free access to the talents of local, national, and international artists on stages located throughout the city.
“We are opening a new space in the city’s artistic and cultural history as a symbol of our commitment to art and education, as means of peace, dialogue, and cultural understanding,” said the mayor, inviting everyone to enjoy this innovative program.
The Yucatecan capital will vibrate to a different rhythm during these four days of intense programming, which began with a performance by the Concord Jazz Group from San Cuevas and The Tribe in Santa Lucía Park, where Mérida residents and visitors enjoyed the start of this innovative festival, a major tourist attraction.
In the morning, the first master class of this Festival was successfully held by Mateo and Rodrigo Valdés, members of the jazz fusion band Meen Green, held at the Anáhuac Mayab University, with the participation of 80 students, faculty, and the general public.
In this talk, “Communication and Entertainment through Music,” the young people shared experiences and advice for those who wish to pursue a musical path, which they defined as a language that evokes emotions and feelings, as they feel and experience when performing jazz.
They also explained that jazz is a dissident genre that continues to grow, alternating with other elements without losing its traditional essence. They completed the activity by performing one of the songs from their first album, Quimera, with Rodrigo on drums and Mateo on keyboards.
Extensive Program
There are 18 free activities, including concerts, keynote addresses, discussions, a New Orleans-style parade, and a special performance where the whole family can dance and enjoy a new musical style in the city for free.
The festival will feature prominent performers such as Magos Herrera—nominated for an International Grammy in 2009 and recognized worldwide—and Elizabet Meza, one of the most powerful voices in Mexican jazz. Additionally, projects and groups such as Concorde, Imperfecta, The Tribe, Meen Green, Tlapalería Don Chuy, Mérida Hoy Jazz Society, and Óscar Terán Cuarteto, among others, will be participating.
The activities will take place in eight different venues: Santa Lucía Park, the Remate de Paseo de Montejo, the Gastronomic Tourist Corridor, Anáhuac Mayab University, the Central Patio of the University Cultural Center (UADY), the Museum of Light, the CEPHCIS UNAM, and the Olimpo Cultural Center. The talks will be offered in the morning and the concerts in the evening, ensuring access to all citizens.
The program includes 11 concerts, five master classes and discussions, in addition to the musical parade, which will fill the streets of the historic center with color and energy to the rhythm of traditional jazz.
The mayor emphasized that this innovative and new cultural proposal not only promotes local talent but also represents an opportunity to strengthen the creative and tourism economy, generating economic benefits for the hotel and restaurant sector.
By enjoying these activities, you boost local consumption, support the jazz community, and consolidate the city as a place that reinvents itself every day, always benefiting those who live in the municipality and its districts.
The Mérida 2025 Jazz Festival also joins Restaurant Week, creating a comprehensive experience where art, flavor, and music meet and enrich the heart of the city.
Finally, Cecilia Patrón invited the people of Mérida, as well as national and international visitors, to be part of this cultural gathering: “Our invitation is clear: let’s experience Mérida with all our senses. Go out, walk, savor, listen, and share, because this festival is a celebration for everyone. Mérida is ready to dance to the rhythm of swing.”
All activities are free and open to the public. The full program of the Mérida 2025 Jazz Festival can be found at www.merida.gob.mx/cultura to enjoy a new concept with the family during these days.
Source: La Jornada Maya
