A descendant of the baroque guitar, the jarana is a fretted instrument that originated in the Huastec and Veracruz regions of Mexico.  Jaranas are made in in several different sizes, of which the smallest--resembling a soprano ukulele--is called "mosquito."  The instrument adds much rhythmic energy and strong harmonic support to a great variety of Mexican music.

Meet our accomplished jarana teacher: Karina Vazquez Colis