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Let  us  tell  you about an incredible story of perseverance, passion, and the power of music. In the fall of 2012, a young man by the name of Jose Iñiguez took to the stage at the Tagaris Winery in Richland, WA. Born and raised in a farm working family in nearby Mattawa, WA, Jose had always dreamed of becoming an opera tenor.   That night, his dream came true as he performed a selection of opera arias in front of a diverse audience.

But what made this performance truly special was that Jose also performed several Mexican boleros, a style of music very popular in Latin America and gaining popularity in the United States.  This fusion of traditional opera and Mexican boleros was the seed that would eventually become Encanto Arts.

Jose soon began traveling throughout the state of Washington, performing in rural communities, high schools, and colleges. He was soon joined by local musicians, performers, and mariachi groups who backed his performances. In 2013, Jose used his performances to raise money for college scholarships and for cultural organizations and art groups.

One of the most significant developments was the establishment of the first scholarship endowments for Latino/a students at Eastern Washington University, Central Washington University, and most recently at Columbia Basin College in Pasco, WA ,  with  the  final  installment  of  the  4th  Endowment  for  Latino/a students  at  Wenatchee  Valley  College.    This  achievement  is  historic  and  only  made  possible  through  community  supporters.    You  might  ask  why  these  Universities  and  Colleges?    It  is  because  they   are  located  to  the  closest  areas  of   orchards  and  farms  in  Washington  State.    Over the years, Jose and Encanto Arts have continued to bring their engaging experience to a variety of different venues and audiences in and out of the state of Washington.

Encanto Arts programming also gives opportunities for youth mentorship by giving youth the opportunity to collaborate and perform with professional musicians. It truly is the ethereal beauty of opera aria, classical piano, and mariachi boleros all rolled into one. This is the power of music, and this is the American Dream in action.