Loteria Jarocha - a game of Mexican music, poetry & art
A project in Toronto, Canada by Alec Dempster000days
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A musical take on the iconic Mexican game of chance including a CD, 8 letter press boards & deck of 60 illustrated cards with lyrics.
Backers: 162
Average Pledge Per Backer: $46
Funded: $7,436 of $6,000
Dates: Jul 15th -> Aug 14th (30 days)
Project By: Alec Dempster
Backers: 162
Average Pledge Per Backer: $46
Funded: $7,436 of $6,000
Dates: Jul 15th -> Aug 14th (30 days)
Project By: Alec Dempster
$7,436
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 14 @ 23:01 -0400 GMT
123%
of goal
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Latest News
Refranes para la Lotería Jarocha 
August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Each of the images in the lotería has a corresponding verse which shall remain secret for now. Meanwhile, here are some "refranes" in Spanish and English that can be used to call out the game. Cada una de las imágenes de la lotería tiene su verso... (Read More)
"LA BRUJA" silkscreen print - new reward just added
August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
The "EL GALLO" silkcreen has been so popular that I decided to add another silkcreen from the series. "LA BRUJA" is a popular image from the Lotería Jarocha. Only 10 copies will be printed of the signed and very limited edition. (Read More)
"El Gallo" silkscreen / Serigrafía "El Gallo"
August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Today i hopped on my bike after work and went to pick up the edition of "El Gallo" screen prints at Kid Icarus, a charming storefront and print studio, located at 205 Augusta Ave., in the heart of the Kensington Market in Toronto. It was a pleasure... (Read More)
A trip to the print shop - Una visita a la imprenta
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Made a visit to Lunar Caustic, the print shop in Toronto where Lotería Jarocha printing is going to begin soon! I dropped off the files which were approved by the design department and was then privy to the rumbling of the majestic Heidelberg press.... (Read More)
Sneak preview - Lotería board / Un adelanto - Carton de lotería
August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Here is a sneak preview of what the lotería jarocha game boards are going to look like! ¡Aquí tienen un adelanto de lo que serán los cartones del juego de lotería jarocha! Lotería Jarocha (1 of 8 boards) (Read More)
"The faces of son jarocho" portraits and oral history - New Reward!
July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thirty rural son jarocho musicians from the area called "Los Tuxtlas" shared their life stories with me. I then made a linoleum print of each person during the course of a year. 6 of them are available as pledge "rewards" along with the digital... (Read More)
Introducing: Kali Niño - will be singing on the Loteria Jarocha CD
July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I couldn't think of a better vocalist to record the CD that will accompany the Lotería Jarocha. Her name is Kali Niño Mendoza and she brings her deeply rooted musical sensibility to this project. Here is a video of Kali singing the Lotería... (Read More)
New reward just added "El Gallo" silkscreen print
July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
El Gallo I have just added an exclusive 18" X 24" 2-colour silkscreen print of "El Gallo"as a reward for supporting Lotería Jarocha. Each print in this very limited edition of 10 copies is signed and numbered by me. El gallo - serigraph (Read More)
Rehearsing to record the Lotería Jarocha CD - a sneak preview
July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
As the Lotería Jarocha campaign gets underway I must say I am feeling very motivated by all the support out there, moving me to start recording as soon as possible, so rehearsals are underway! Ever tried playing 60 sones jarochos one after the... (Read More)
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