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Son Iok
Son Iok formed in 2003 in the Mixtec region of Oaxaca, started by four brothers: Jaime, Enrique, Ángel, and Teófilo Martínez. They work with traditional...
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Son Iok formed in 2003 in the Mixtec region of Oaxaca, started by four brothers: Jaime, Enrique, Ángel, and Teófilo Martínez. They work with traditional Indigenous rhythms alongside rock and hip-hop, putting out albums like Dza'an in 2007 and Xicha Da' in 2020.
Their songs often deal with political and social issues facing Indigenous communities. Other songs in their catalog include Atormentador and La Caida.
The current lineup includes the founding brothers along with Arturo Martínez and Lilia Xiomara. They've performed internationally and received recognition like a United States Artist Fellowship.
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