The Villalobos Brothers, a Grammy-winning family band, are celebrated as a leading Contemporary Mexican ensemble, captivating audiences across the world with their virtuosic violin performances, original compositions, and fiery vocals. Rooted in their native Veracruz traditions, their music showcases a vibrant blend of Son Jarocho, Son Huasteco, Latin Jazz, and Classical Music, pushing the boundaries of musical exploration while paying homage to Mexican folklore. Their performances have garnered widespread praise, capturing the hearts of audiences with their virtuosic musicianship, infectious energy, and profound message of love, brotherhood, and social justice.

Their collaboration with Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra resulted in the Grammy-winning album, “Fandango At The Wall Live in NYC,” (Best Latin Jazz Album of 2022) showcasing the power of music to bridge divides. This remarkable project, created by Jorge Francisco Castillo and produced by Kabir Sehgal, brought together renowned international musicians for a live concert at the Tijuana-San Diego border wall, including Son Jarocho masters Patricio Hidalgo, Ramón Gutiérrez, Tacho Utrera, Wendy Utrera, and Fernando Guadarrama.

Ernesto, Alberto, and Luis Villalobos have performed at some of the most prestigious stages worldwide, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Latin Grammy Awards, Montreal Jazz Festival, and the Ford Theatre in Hollywood, among many others. In September of 2023, they took part in the opening season of the much-anticipated Perelman PAC-NYC at the World Trade Center in Manhattan.

The Villalobos Brothers Symphonic Project was launched in 2018 by the San Francisco Symphony under the baton of Maestro Jacomo Bairos at Davies Symphony Hall. This sold-out concert demonstrated their ability to seamlessly blend the rich tapestry of their music with the grandeur of symphonic arrangements, creating a truly awe-inspiring experience. In the following years, the brothers have continued appearing as soloists with symphony orchestras, including the Sun Valley Symphony, Walla Walla Symphony, Yakima Symphony, and Santa Rosa Symphony.

On their musical journey, the Villalobos Brothers have had the privilege of collaborating with legendary musicians, including Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton, Antonio Sánchez, Regina Carter, Eduardo Magallanes, Dan Zanes, The Chieftains, and Anita Tijoux.On January 14, the Villalobos Brothers will appear at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall as part of globalFEST 2024, North America’s most important global music event taking place in New York City.