MUSIC / Concert
Canciones de Mis Ancestros, a Tribute to the Ranchera Legacy
Canciones de Mis Ancestros is a heartfelt celebration of the composers and performers who have immortalized the beloved Mexican folk tradition of ranchera for over a century. This concert honors mariachi as a vibrant form of intergenerational connection, as a way to pay tribute to our ancestors, embrace our roots, and sustain cultural traditions across migration and lineage.
Marking the Joe’s Pub debut of Doris Anahí Muñoz, a Mexican-American singer-songwriter from Southern California and organizer of the Solidarity for Sanctuary concerts, the evening will feature Doris’s interpretations of ranchera classics alongside her original compositions, accompanied by the Mariachi Real de México de Ramón Ponce.
Prepare to sing along to iconic rancheras by legendary artists such as Paquita la del Barrio and Juan Gabriel, and experience the powerful voice and artistry of Doris Anahí Muñoz—whose performances are inspired by the unforgettable interpretations of icons like Chavela Vargas, Lola Beltrán, and Linda Ronstadt.
This performance is presented with NYU Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS).
Event Information
Date: Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Joe’s Pub
Venue: 425 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003
Tickets: $35 in advance $45 at the door
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Doris Anahí is a first generation Mexican American singer-songwriter who has been rooted in the ground where art and activism meet from the start of her career based in Los Angeles/Mexico City. Doris began her journey as an entrepreneur in artist management and founder of Solidarity For Sanctuary, a concert series that originated from a very personal need to help her own undocumented parents in their legal process.
Her work has rapidly grown into benefiting immigrant rights organizations from coast to coast. Her story caught the eye of Mexican director Isabel Castro, who then created the feature-length documentary Mija, about Doris and her family’s journey, which premiered at Sundance 2022.
She was a recipient of the 2024 Latino Spirit Award by the California Latino Legislative Caucus at the state capitol, and her hope is to be able to continue to uplift her community through music, storytelling, and advocacy in her lifetime. She is currently in the process of writing her debut album and novel in CDMX, diving into the depths of the intersections of her identities, with the goal that these bodies of work will serve as a bridge between both of her worlds in the U.S. and Mexico.
Mariachi Real De Mexico
Founded in 1991 by Ramon Ponce and his son Ramon Ponce Jr. This year Mariachi Real De Mexico is proudly celebrating 33 years. The GRAMMY winning ensemble is considered to be the ambassador of mariachi music and the most important and sought after mariachi ensemble in New York City and the North East of the United States.
Since the beginning Mariachi Real De Mexico has had great acceptance by the general public. They have done countless of public and private events such as: Concerts, Corporate Events, Festivals, VIP, Fundraisers, Weddings, Birthdays and all types of social events.
With the help of several organizations Mariachi Real De Mexico founded The Mariachi Academy of New York. MANY opened its doors on July 2002. MANY is a non-profit organization 501c3 devoted to teach the beautiful music and tradition of mariachi. This is the first program of its kind on the entire East Coast of the United States. The idea for the Mariachi Academy of New York came from the Ponces due to the high interest in Mariachi music by the general public. Mariachi Real De Mexico is proud to be part of this program thus keeping the beautiful music and Mariachi Tradition Alive!
