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    • Portrait of An Artist--Jair and Caleb Cabrera

Portrait of An Artist: Caleb and Jair Cabrera
By Christie Seeley
vallartasounds.com
I usually dedicate this column to one artist at a time, but these two talents are in my mind inseparable. They have enchanted audiences in Puerto Vallarta with their band Media Luna for four seasons now since relocating from San Miguel de Allende.
As most of their fans know, Jair and Caleb Cabrera are brothers. They grew up together in Pachuca, Hidalgo, near Mexico City, and probably like any other brothers have different opinions or musical preferences which contribute to their originality. Jaír favors the electric guitar, rock and jazz while Caleb leans toward Latin American classical pieces but one thing for sure, they both love creating great music.  Together and separately they provide a unique musical experience.
As young men, the brothers relocated from their hometown to San Miguel de Allende, where they launched their popular band and have played for over seven years. These last three years, they have spent most months in Puerto Vallarta, where audiences have been blown away by their energetic and original music. 

From the first time I attended a Media Luna performance, I was hopelessly in love with their warmth and sound. Theirs are a group you can adore on a recording or video, but they are even more exciting and will blow your mind in person. Their stage presence is electrifying, and they continuously add new elements to the music so that each performance gives even more than the last. 

For 2021 the fellows are offering a variety of musical choices. Caleb added a talented young violinist Mariel Ramos, classically trained from a prestigious musical family, to their circle. With Mariel, he will introduce classical influences to the tremendous energy of Media Luna's guitars. 

Jair’s addition of some extremely renowned musicians promises to satisfy his appetite for jazz which he will develop in stunning performances as the opportunity presents.  

In 2019, Jaír was the brainchild behind, and producer of the first Bahia World Music Festival held at Oscar's Tequila Distillery on the River Cuale Island. He wanted to do something for his new adopted home of Puerto Vallarta, and believe me, he did. The event was a huge success spread over two days and featured talented local musicians and incredible talent from other parts of Mexico.

Caleb tells me he brings ten new compositions to the program this year all of which will surprise and thrill their fans. I am always astounded at the beautiful pieces they introduce each time they play, not to mention favorites, including the moving Tears of Joy and captivating El Bravo written by Caleb and Jair respectively.
You can see and hear this fabulous pair and band members at both Incanto' terrace on the River Cuale and at Cuates y Cuetes next to the pier in the Zona Romantica. They play for Brunch on Incanto's Riverside Terrace on Friday, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11-1 and are currently doing shows with exquisite vocalist Enrique de Allende at 3:00 PM Wednesdays at the outdoor patio of Incanto’s Piano Bar. They perform at Cuates y Cuetes next to the Zona Romantica Pier on Mondays and Tuesdays. These shows begin at 8:00 PM and include the 2021 Media Luna Band.
Jaír and Caleb are planning some very special concerts in March and April at a to be announced location.  Stay tuned!
Media Luna is available for private events and weddings. You can send messages via their Facebook page or through my website vallartasounds.com.
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  • Home
  • Support Our Musicians
  • Bahia World Music Festival
  • ESAÚ GALVÁN and TATEWARI
  • MEDIA LUNA
  • Ignacio "Nacho" Flores (MORUNO)
  • Trem de Minas
  • LOS BAMBINOS
  • Piel Canela
  • Roberto Falcon
  • Gary Flores y Gary Flores! Responds to Quarantine
  • RAUL SIMENTAL
  • GATO NEGRO
  • Osmar Esquivel
  • Faralae
  • Articles from Vallarta Paper and Vallarta Daily News
  • Articles Written for PV Mirror
  • Articles in Vallarta Tribune
  • VENUES
  • Calendar of Events
  • Resources
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletter
  • Archives
    • Portrait of An Artist--Ignacio "Nacho" Flores
    • Portrail of An Artist--Esau Galvan
    • A Walk Along the River Cuale and Other Tidbits
    • I'm Still Here--Marina Reaves
    • Covid 19 Inspired Innovations in PV 2020
    • Puerto Vallarta Dreaming
    • Hasta Que Ese Mundo Caiga
    • Footprints in the Sand
    • Back to the Beach and Music Too
    • The Bamboo Harvest
    • The Turkey of Orhan Pamuk
    • Reimagine--You Can Say I'm a Dreamer
    • Happy Surprise from Media Luna
    • Lots of Changes on the Horizon
    • We Will Survive-- but How Will We Look?
    • Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
    • Discovering the Many Voices of Fernando Pessoa
    • Mexican, American, European--Man of the World! Carlos Fuentes
    • A Coronavirus Birthday
    • A View from Home
    • Let's Talk About Josephine Baker and Robert Brady, An Unlikely Couple
    • Crossing Borders with Music
    • All Roads Lead to Rome, or So They Say
    • The Case of Luis Donaldo Colosio
    • Musical Getaway to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle and Sayulita
    • Happy New Year Dear Readers
    • Portrait of An Artist--Brian Macedo
    • Tajin--Hot and Spicy
    • Portrait of An Artist--Fernando Gonzales
    • Portrait of An Artist--Jair and Caleb Cabrera