International Accordionist Alejandro Brittes to Perform at Mission Concepción and San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio
Get ready, San Antonio! Internationally acclaimed accordionist, composer, and cultural researcher Alejandro Brittes is bringing the powerful and poetic sounds of chamamé music to two historic venues in the Alamo City this June—Mission Concepción on the Southside and San Fernando Cathedral in downtown San Antonio.
🎶 Upcoming Alejandro Brittes Concerts in San Antonio:
📍 Wednesday, June 26 at 7 PM
Mission Concepción – Southside San Antonio
807 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210
🎟️ Reserve your free ticket here
📍 Sunday, June 30 at 7 PM
San Fernando Cathedral – Downtown San Antonio
231 West Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
🌐 More information here
✅ Admission is free for both events, but reservations are required. Donations are appreciated to support cultural programming in San Antonio.
Alejandro Brittes Live at Mission Concepción: A Southside Cultural Highlight
Alejandro Brittes’ South San Antonio performance at Mission Concepción offers a rare opportunity to experience live chamamé music in one of the city’s most culturally significant spaces. The historic mission provides the perfect setting for this deeply spiritual genre, which blends Baroque European and Indigenous Guaraní musical traditions.
Chamamé was born in the Jesuit missions of South America—regions that include Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia. It has been officially recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, and Brittes is one of the genre’s most respected ambassadors.
This is a must-see free concert in San Antonio, especially for those passionate about world music, Latin American heritage, and unique cultural experiences on the Southside.
About Alejandro Brittes
Alejandro Brittes is an award-winning Argentine composer, accordionist, and music researcher based in Brazil. With a career spanning over 30 years, Brittes has toured internationally and performed at prestigious venues and festivals such as:
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Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.)
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San Jose Jazz Festival (California)
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Cotati Accordion Festival (California)
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SESC International Music Festival (Brazil)
Brittes is also a published author and the creator of the Gonzalez Accordion Method, the first formal instruction manual for button accordion players in Latin America. He’s a voting member of the Latin Grammy Academy and continues to push the boundaries of traditional chamamé.
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The Alejandro Brittes Trio
Two world-class musicians will join Brittes:
🎵 André Ely – seven-string Brazilian guitar
🎵 Carlos de Césaro – contrabass
Together, the Alejandro Brittes Trio brings the traditions of the Argentine littoral to life through their captivating “(L)ESTE” concert program, a modern yet respectful interpretation of South America’s sacred musical roots.
Also Performing: Alejandro Brittes at San Fernando Cathedral
Can’t make the Southside show? Experience the Alejandro Brittes Trio live in downtown San Antonio at San Fernando Cathedral—another free concert in a breathtaking historic setting.
This performance is a perfect opportunity to enjoy live international music in San Antonio while taking in the architectural beauty and community spirit of one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Reserve Your Free Tickets
Whether you attend on the Southside or downtown, don’t miss this unique chance to see one of the world’s leading chamamé musicians in San Antonio.
🔗 Mission Concepción – June 26 at 7 PM
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🔗 San Fernando Cathedral – June 30 at 7 PM
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