Viernes Calientes – Juntas Chicas

Born from the creative vision of multi-genre performers Julia del Palacio and Claudia Valentina, Juntas Chicas is a groundbreaking female-fronted project that merges traditional Mexican music with contemporary influences, reflecting the duo's experiences in New York’s diverse cultural landscape. Juntas Chicas unites New York’s finest jazz and folk musicians to blend son jarocho, rancheras, and norteño with jazz, cumbia, and flamenco. The result is a captivating musical tapestry that celebrates a rich diversity of musical traditions while pushing boundaries into exciting new territory. Cultures cross-pollinate and creative expression transcends boundaries. By infusing the folkloric heritage they inherited with the boundless influences of the artistic melting pot they call home, Juntas Chicas has forged a bold, refreshingly modern sound that is unmistakably their own. Learn more at www.juntaschicas.com.

DJ VSPICE has been active in the Latin music scene for over a decade, performing as a violinist with various Latin musicians and salsa orquestas in Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. Her Ecuadorian roots have also instilled in her a passion for dance, and she began her salsa dancing journey in Philadelphia taking classes with Laurel Card Latin Dance while also attending rumbas and socials throughout the city. Her love of the music and passion for dance + the dance community quickly lead to her career as a DJ. She spins a vast range of Latin music all over Philadelphia and beyond, with her heart belonging to Salsa Cubana and Timba.