The Real Mexico

Victor Valdes is a professional musician, singer and dancer. As a solo harpist he has given concerts in over 25 countries of 4 continents around the world.

He was a member of the best acclaimed Mexican Folk group of Veracruz Mexico, 'Tlen Huicani' for ten years. (Named best folk group in Mexico by the union of music and theatre critics). With this professional group Victor gave many concerts and performances in respected halls and theatres. Including 15 times in the Sydney Opera House.

Victor is also a specialist in guitars of Latin America and percussion's. His voice is powerful and passionate. His talents as a dancer were recognised as Assistant Director of Folklore Ballet for the Secretary of Public Education in Veracruz Mexico.

For three years in a row he won 1st place in the National Folklore Dance Competition in Mexico City. Here, Victor taught Latin dance at the Sydney Dance Company for four years.

In Sydney he is a member of the Harp Society and has performed at their annual concert in the Government House and has given many workshops of the Mexican Jarocho Harp. Valdes most recent performances include the 2007 Woodford Festival in Queensland, 2008 Womadelaide Festival in Adelaide, 2009 Multicultural Festival in Canberra ACT, 2009 Fairbridge Festival in Perth WA, 2009 Melbourne Quiet Music Festival, and 2009 Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Well known for his wide repertoire, charisma and artistic versatility, Valdes continues to promote Latin American culture through music and dance in Australia and around world.