Organize a cultural field trip for your students to participate!
Jennifer Cochran-Mosquera, Spanish Teacher, Granville High School
For more than two decades, schools in Ohio and across the United States have partnered with the Justo Lamas Group (JLG) to bring concerts, storytelling, workshops, and interactive activities to their students. These meaningful cultural experiences help students engage with Spanish in an authentic, emotional, and unforgettable way.
Over the years, various singers have performed concerts for Spanish students, beginning in 1998 with Justo Lamas and followed by Ennio Emmanuel, Emir Sensini, and most recently Edgar René. This year Justo’s son, Emanuel (“Manu”), will be performing in five Ohio schools in March. Emanuel brings passion, authenticity, and a modern musical style to the Justo Lamas program. Born in Argentina and raised between cultures, he grew up surrounded by music, storytelling, and the desire to connect with people. As the lead performer of JLG, Manu blends interactive music, personal stories, and messages of hope that resonate powerfully with students. His mission is to continue the legacy of inspiring young people to believe in themselves and embrace the Spanish language.
Learning through music allows students a motivating, multisensorial way to experience the language. They gain useful vocabulary and language structures in a fun, engaging way. Song lyrics, lessons, and karaoke are available online, so teachers can incorporate lessons in which students can learn songs beforehand and sing along. The concert lasts about 90 minutes (from 10:00-11:30 a.m.) and combines Latin pop, rock, and traditional music with high energy and strong student interaction. The performance is both entertaining and educational—an extension of the classroom. After the concert, students have the opportunity to meet the artist, take photos, get autographs, and enjoy a personal cultural exchange.
For more information on Manu and the Legado Tour schedule, as well as his music with videos, lyrics, karaoke and other activities, please go to https://www.justolamasgroup.com/. You can also make your reservations for a concert near you on the website!
Emanuel Legado Tour 2025-2026:
March 23: Granville High School Granville, Ohio
March 24: Buckeye Central High School Washington Heights, Ohio
March 26: Genoa High School Genoa, Ohio
March 27: Wapakoneta High School Wapakoneta, Ohio
March 31: Defiance Auditorium Defiance, Ohio

