A leading representative of wind quintets in the state, and a national reference for its artistic excellence and dedication to promoting Mexican concert music, Danaus has participated in major national festivals such as:
In 2022, Danaus was selected to represent Michoacán in the Música RAÍZ México program, and is currently on tour across Jalisco, Colima, Guanajuato, and Michoacán. Since 2020, they have been invited annually by the Autonomous University of Zacatecas to offer instrument seminars and concerts organized by the University's Department of Cultural Outreach.
Their repertoire is extensive, covering music from the Medieval period to the 20th century, with a program that is constantly evolving. The group is interested in exploring new voices, using a creative sound palette and blending popular and folk music in innovative arrangements that help redefine concert music—making it more open to new ideas and audiences.
Andrés Campos (1974– ) – 30 min.
Suite of the Kitchen
I. El chiringo
II. La comanja
III. El zarzo
IV. Las Paranguas
V. Uarhiti
Nur Slim (1986– ) – 30 min.
Botany in the Wind, for Wind Quintet and Voice
Danaus Wind Quintet
David Ramírez, flute
Monserrat García, oboe
Citlali Rosas, clarinet
Everardo Gastelum, bassoon
Jenny Cárdenas, French horn
Claudia Arellano, voice
Andrés Campos (1974), whose roots are deeply embedded in the indigenous community of Zacán, Michoacán, is a musician whose work is firmly anchored in various aspects of Purhépecha culture, which for him is an unchanging object of research and dissemination. Regarding his suite La cocina for wind quintet, he writes:
“It is based on the worldview of the Purhépecha culture of the state of Michoacán. Each of the pieces reflects the essence of their customs and traditions through the sounds, rhythms, and melodic styles of Purhépecha music. It is a work in five parts or movements, where each piece references elements that make up traditional indigenous cooking. The work is full of symbolic elements, which is why the oboe plays a fundamental role, representing the Uarhiti or Woman within the indigenous kitchen; it is the voice of the Naná or mother, the only one capable of manipulating the elements within that space. In this context, at the beginning of each movement, the oboe makes an announcement or call, indicating the tempo, cadence, and style that each element must interpret.”
Overall, Andrés Campos’s suite La cocina is grounded in different manifestations of son, the fundamental musical spirit of the Purhépecha land and of many other regions of Mexico’s geography and culture.
Composer, guitarist, and educator Nur Slim has written the following:
Botánica del viento is a work for wind quintet and voice, composed by Nur Slim in 2014 through the FONCA Young Creators program. Later, in 2015, it was recorded with the support of the Promotion of Projects and Co-investments program. Notable for its structure in décimas—a traditional poetic form in Mexican sones—this work blends the counterpoint of classical music with jazz-inspired harmonies. In Botánica del viento, Slim explores themes of nature and rebirth, delving into questions such as “Where do we go when we die?” and reflecting on aspects like the life of flowers and their connection to continuity and change. Dedicated to the memory of her brother, the piece uses the metaphor of botany to express concepts of mourning and renewal, creating a sense of introspection and emotional connection. The soundscape evokes the cycle of life, celebrating the musicality present in everyday life and in nature itself.
It is worth noting that Nur Slim refers to Botánica del viento as a work for wind quintet and voice—not necessarily singing at all times. The texts the voice expresses are written by the composer herself. A notable feature of the work is the diversity of expressions and moods throughout the series. The positive reception of this cycle has led the composer to work on the creation of Botánica del viento Vol. 2.
Juan Arturo Brennan
A leading representative of wind quintets in the state, and a national reference for its artistic excellence and dedication to promoting Mexican concert music, Danaus has participated in major national festivals such as:
In 2022, Danaus was selected to represent Michoacán in the Música RAÍZ México program, and is currently on tour across Jalisco, Colima, Guanajuato, and Michoacán. Since 2020, they have been invited annually by the Autonomous University of Zacatecas to offer instrument seminars and concerts organized by the University's Department of Cultural Outreach.
Their repertoire is extensive, covering music from the Medieval period to the 20th century, with a program that is constantly evolving. The group is interested in exploring new voices, using a creative sound palette and blending popular and folk music in innovative arrangements that help redefine concert music—making it more open to new ideas and audiences.
Andrés Campos (1974– ) – 30 min.
Suite of the Kitchen
I. El chiringo
II. La comanja
III. El zarzo
IV. Las Paranguas
V. Uarhiti
Nur Slim (1986– ) – 30 min.
Botany in the Wind, for Wind Quintet and Voice
Danaus Wind Quintet
David Ramírez, flute
Monserrat García, oboe
Citlali Rosas, clarinet
Everardo Gastelum, bassoon
Jenny Cárdenas, French horn
Claudia Arellano, voice
Andrés Campos (1974), whose roots are deeply embedded in the indigenous community of Zacán, Michoacán, is a musician whose work is firmly anchored in various aspects of Purhépecha culture, which for him is an unchanging object of research and dissemination. Regarding his suite La cocina for wind quintet, he writes:
“It is based on the worldview of the Purhépecha culture of the state of Michoacán. Each of the pieces reflects the essence of their customs and traditions through the sounds, rhythms, and melodic styles of Purhépecha music. It is a work in five parts or movements, where each piece references elements that make up traditional indigenous cooking. The work is full of symbolic elements, which is why the oboe plays a fundamental role, representing the Uarhiti or Woman within the indigenous kitchen; it is the voice of the Naná or mother, the only one capable of manipulating the elements within that space. In this context, at the beginning of each movement, the oboe makes an announcement or call, indicating the tempo, cadence, and style that each element must interpret.”
Overall, Andrés Campos’s suite La cocina is grounded in different manifestations of son, the fundamental musical spirit of the Purhépecha land and of many other regions of Mexico’s geography and culture.
Composer, guitarist, and educator Nur Slim has written the following:
Botánica del viento is a work for wind quintet and voice, composed by Nur Slim in 2014 through the FONCA Young Creators program. Later, in 2015, it was recorded with the support of the Promotion of Projects and Co-investments program. Notable for its structure in décimas—a traditional poetic form in Mexican sones—this work blends the counterpoint of classical music with jazz-inspired harmonies. In Botánica del viento, Slim explores themes of nature and rebirth, delving into questions such as “Where do we go when we die?” and reflecting on aspects like the life of flowers and their connection to continuity and change. Dedicated to the memory of her brother, the piece uses the metaphor of botany to express concepts of mourning and renewal, creating a sense of introspection and emotional connection. The soundscape evokes the cycle of life, celebrating the musicality present in everyday life and in nature itself.
It is worth noting that Nur Slim refers to Botánica del viento as a work for wind quintet and voice—not necessarily singing at all times. The texts the voice expresses are written by the composer herself. A notable feature of the work is the diversity of expressions and moods throughout the series. The positive reception of this cycle has led the composer to work on the creation of Botánica del viento Vol. 2.
Juan Arturo Brennan
