A dynamic mix of acoustic flavors from Latin America - gorgeously served
About Us
Biography
With their performances, Calle Sur immerses audiences in the soundscapes and rhythms rooted in many Latin American cultures. Edgar East’s and Karin Stein’s work on stage and in educational settings is shaped by their life-long personal and professional experiences: both are immigrants to the United States who have undergone firsthand the process of adaptation to a new culture. Both are...
Member of Artes Latinas
Calle Sur is a member of Artes Latinas, a consortium of outstanding Latin ensembles that also includes Tropicante, Los Llaneros, Americas3, Conjunto Ecomadres, Viva México, the Afro-Latin Project, and other ensembles, each with a distinct feel and sound. We invite you to visit the Artes Latinas home page!
Video Highlights
For a complete selection of audio clips and videos of all our programs, please visit our Audio Page and our Video Page.
Educational
GREAT FOR FAMILIES:
Concert of Mestizo Tales
OTHER PROGRAMS:
A Musical Journey
Through Latin America
Cowboys of the Americas
Kibungo, the Beast of the Brazilian Rainforest
A Concert of Mestizo Tales
Making And Playing
South American Panpipes
Percussion Workshop
The African Roots of
Latin Music
What Meets the Eye: Diversity Workshop
Adding Latin Percussion to Your Jazz Ensemble
New Teaching Ideas
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Performances
2025
jan 11: New York, NY (APAP)
jan 23: Sioux City, IA
jan 31: Marshalltown, IA
feb 21+22: Des Moines, IA
mar 9: Chicago, IL
mar 22: Newton, IA
mar 29: Nashville, TN
apr 10: Grinnell, IA
apr 30: Marshalltown, IA
may 4: Omaha, NE
may 12: Marshalltown, IA
may 23: Des Moines, IA
may 30: Grinnell, IA
jun 14: Des Moines, IA
jun 21: Tama, IA
jun 25: Marshalltown, IA
jul 11: Muscatine, IA
jul 12: Mount Pleasant, IA
jul 26: Marshalltown, IA
aug 23: Aspen, CO
sep 5: Schererville, IN
sep 14: Cedar Rapids, IA
sep 15: Milwaukee, WI
sep 18: Kankakee, IL
sep 27: Des Moines, IA
nov 8: Dubuque, IA
2026
jan 10: New York, NY
feb 13: Peoria, AZ
feb 16: Tucson, AZ
feb 18-19: Casper, WY
