Juan de Dios Soto

Juan de Dios Soto is a Peruvian dancer, musician, and founder of Tradicion Peruana Cultural Center, Juan de Dios Soto has taught and performed Cajon and Afro-Peruvian percussion since coming to the United States in 1991 from Lima, Peru. As part of his cultural traditions, Juan was raised playing the Cajon with his family and community. He is the musical director of Jaranon y Bochinche dance Performance Company and teaches classes to students and musicians throughout the Bay Area. Juan has led his group to participate in San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, Theater Artaud, Encuentro Popular, Carnaval SF, and at many other Bay Area venues. In 2019 and 2021, Juan directed 2 exhibits entitled “De Cajon: Tocando la Historia” at Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts.