Graciana Silva

Known affectionately as la Negra Graciana, harp participant and vocalist Graciana Silva is among the leading purveyors of son jarocho, an uplifting, African-influenced, musical design while it began with Veracruz and most widely known as the establishing from the Mexican anthem “La Bamba.” With her huge harp followed by six-stringed acoustic guitar, jarana (eight-stringed) acoustic guitar, and requinto (four-stringed) acoustic guitar, Silva continuing to inspire dance with her command from the feet stomping zapateado dance rhythms. A indigenous of Veracruz, a little city close to the Papaloapan River, Silva began monitoring the harp at age ten. She performed her first displays in Boca Del Rio Recreation area, followed by her dad on jarana acoustic guitar and sibling, Carolitos, on violin. While additional users of her family members continued to tour throughout Mexico, she was decided to remain near home, performing for a long time in Veracruz’s plazas. Silva’s 1st actions towards a wider pursuing came with the discharge of her recording, Child Jarocho, in 1994. Documented with her old sibling, Pino, on jarana acoustic guitar and second vocals and Maria Elena Huerta on second harp and vocal harmonies, the recording included such traditional music as “Lagua Camaya” and “La Morena.” 2 yrs later on she performed for the very first time in britain.