About Jorge Iván Velasco
South Texas Mariachi Festival 2025 Performer
Maestro Jorge Iván Velasco is a world-renowned folk harpist who is unmatched in his amazing dexterity, skill and virtuosity. He specializes in the research of the authentic performance practices, historical development, and instruction of the folkloric music of the State of Veracruz.
He is currently on the faculty of the Universidad Veracruzana in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. He has performed as harp soloist and with numerous ensembles, including the Ballet folklórico de la Universidad Veracruzana, and the musical ensemble Tlen Huicani.
Jorge Ivan Velasco has released fifteen CDs/DVD, and has performed as harp soloist throughout the United States, and in numerous festivals in Australia, Venezuela, Irán, France, Colombia, Switzerland, Japan, Spain, and Paraguay. He has recently authored a book called “Ivan Velasco Harp Method” to promote the teaching-learning of the Mexican folk harp.
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