Release Date

01 Jan, 1970

Runtime

00:02: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Eugene Rodriguez, winner of the San Francisco Foundation 2009 Community Leadership Awards (the Helen Crocker Russell Award) - founder of Los Cenzontles Mexican Cultural Arts Center, a classically trained guitarist, for his passion for connecting with young people through Mexican traditional music. He grew Los Cenzontles from a small music group to the cultural hub it is today in San Pablo by creating transformative experiences for youth, providing focus, training, and purpose that helps them succeed in life. Locally and nationally, he brings visibility to and reverence for Mexican vernacular forms of music and traditional dance.