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Hailed as "one of the city’s most dynamic Latin bands" — that "represent the heart and soul of our city’s musical diversity—The Braided Janes Chicago bring their award-winning “Tropi-alt rock” sound, blending Latin-influenced rhythms with intricate bass lines and thought-provoking bilingual vocals. This family trio creates music that transcends language and genre barriers. Fresh from recording their latest album “Renacer” in Colombia with Grammy-winning producer Christian Castagno, they deliver socially conscious music with infectious energy.

- INTERNATIONAL LATINO CULTURAL CENTER OF CHICAGO

The Braided Janes, one of the best Latin alternative bands in Chicago, showcase their talent with the song "Mi Canto," which was crafted during one of the band’s many improv sessions. This track blends eclectic global sounds with Rodriguez’s powerful vocals and a sexy electronica beat, making it a bold and genre-bending statement.

- THE ADVOCATE MAGAZINE

Con tres álbumes y canciones que abordan temas sociales, celebran la comunidad migrante y la diversidad de género y cultural, Janes Chicago se ha convertido en una de las bandas más activas de Chicago.

DOMINGOS EN VOCALO RADIO

La banda Janes Chicago, conocida como The Braided Janes, forma parte de la exhibición y proyecta en su música la multiculturalidad que refleja al migrante, quienes deleitaron con su presentación a los asistentes.

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THE INTERNATIONAL LATINO CULTURAL CENTER AND LEVITT FOUNDATION PRESENT LEVITT VIBE MUSIC SERIES

The Braided Janes, a talented family trio from Chicago, bring their award-winning “Tropi-alt rock” sound, blending Latin-influenced rhythms with intricate bass lines and thought-provoking bilingual vocals. Comprised of Jessica Rodriguez (vocals, keys, guitar), wife Juny Alvarez (drums, percussion), and brother-in-law Andrew Doyle (bass guitar), the Janes create music that transcends language and genre barriers. Fresh from recording their latest album “Renacer” in Colombia with Grammy-winning producer Christian Castagno, they deliver socially conscious music with infectious energy.

CHICAGO LATINO CULTURAL CENTER

The Braided Janes & The National Museum of Mexican Art present: LA 10.ª MUSA for the Sor Juana Festival Saturday March 15-16

The Braided Janes performed at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago, where they've co-produced LA 10.ª MUSA for their Sor Juana Festival. This event, featuring the Janes Chicago, aims to highlight members of the LGBTQ+ community. The multidisciplinary celebration will take place on March 15th, 2025, in honor of Women's History Month.

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ADELANTE PBS MILWAUKEE FEAT. THE BRAIDED JANES - Corazón Migrante Story

In 2023 The Braided Janes embarked on their first tour "Corazón Migrante U.S Tour 2023" with performances in over a dozen cities throughout the U.S. alongside an incredible visual display of art, featuring 40 paintings of various mediums, two paper mâché sculptures, and a fashion show, all created by the CORAZÓN MIGRANTE collective of multidisciplinary artists in partnership with the SRE and participating Mexican Consulates with the goal of highlighting the vibrancy found within the Mexican migrant community.

We want to extend a special thank you to Patricia Gomez, Yvonne Sanchez and the team at "Adelante" Milwaukee PBS for featuring our story.

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