The Mexican musicologist, producer, composer, and artistic director of Jarana Beat, Sinuhé Padilla-Isunza has been responsible for leading multiple compelling artistic and social projects around the world. His initiative champions traditional and contemporary Afro-Amerindian music and culture from Central and South America, but his true passion is rooted in his love for Mexico, Nahuatl cosmogony, sacred Aztec music and dance. Among his greatest accomplishments is the direction of several musical quests including JARANA BEAT, two-time nominee for the Independent Music Awards for Best Word-beat Song and Best Animated Short Video and winner of Best Folk Contemporary Band at the Mexican Music Awards in 2015. His dedication within Son Jarocho culture and other Mexican traditions has positioned him as a reference in New York and in other cities of the United States, Canada, Spain and Central and South America.