Listen to the sweet sounds of Selena and Cumbia classics from all over Latin America and make a maraca to shake as you sing and bidi bidi bom bom.

Gather the following supplies and tools ahead of time:

• 1 Paper Towel Tube
• 2 sheets of 8 1/2" x 11" (purple) construction paper
• 1 sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" (red) construction paper
• 1 sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" (black) construction paper
• 1 sheet of 5” x 5” aluminium foil  
• 5 pieces of paper towel sheets or newspaper
• Filling for your maracas ex. beans, rice, or small beads
• Clear Tape
• Scissors

Optional tools:

• Masking Tape
• Hot Glue Gun

Register ahead of time for this Zoom program: Selena y Cumbia Craft

Alejandra G Ramirez is a Salinas & Bay Area artist, museum educator and Co-Director of The Marigold Project. Follow her work on IG: @aleimina