The Faces of Son Jarocho combines interviews and portraits using printmaking as a medium. Alec Dempster documents elderly musicians, singers and dancers from the state of Veracruz, Mexico whose lives have all revolved around the music called Son Jarocho. The 30 prints in this book are meticulously created gems which capture the spirit of each person portrayed. Conceived as a tribute to some of the people who have spent most of their lives playing Son Jarocho and have actively struggled to preserve the traditions of their communities. All of the texts are in both Spanish and English. With the purchase of this book you may also request the 60 minute audio of interviews and field recordings.
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By Francisco Martinez
Apr 17, 2012
Through Alec's book i have discovered that Esteban Utrera in my Mother's uncle, I have discovered family that prior to buying the book I had no knowledge of. Some maestros del son have said "el son corre por tus venas", i now know that if this is true it come from Los Utrera. Alec work is just mind blowing, it seems like the prints will just burst in life and begin talking to you and sharing their individual stories. If considering this book, consider no more. Worth every penny and much more. Thanks Alec.
I've seen Alec Dempster's work before and have purchased a print from him. His work is beautiful and the detail is marvelous. This book is an important work as it preserves historical vignettes of son jarocho and some of its exponents. I was fascinated to read the personal stories of some of these people, how they got involved in music, and what they sometimes had to do to continue to play their music. It's a great book, wonderful artwork and fascinating anecdotes. Well worth the purchase!
