It might have been the gods that ordained the musician and artist to become an ambassador of Mexican culture to the outside world.
Stories by Leigh Thelmadatter
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The María doll: from street vendor to international icon
Now a symbol of Mexico found in tourist promotions all over the world, she has a surprising but unknown backstory.
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Native corn gets legal protection, prevents ‘intellectual plundering’
A controversial law to protect native corn was approved by the Senate, ending the possibility of the “intellectual plundering” of indigenous communities.
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Expat life in the time of coronavirus: hunkering down to wait out the storm
Many citizens of the US, Canada and other countries hurried home with the outbreak of Covid-19, though more than a few stayed put. They have their reasons.
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In quarantine? Here are 6 museums you can visit without leaving home
Although Mexico’s museums are shut due to Covid-19 restrictions, some offer online tours, enabling those in quarantine to browse their collections.
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Pilar Luna, pioneer of underwater archaeology, dies at 76
After a decades-long career researching and protecting Mexico’s underwater cultural heritage, Pilar Luna died on March 15.
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The quest to preserve Mexico’s richest legacy: its cuisine
Recognizing the richness of Mexican culinary traditions, several groups of devotees are working to preserve the legacy of generations in the kitchen.
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Mexican crafts and craftspeople to be celebrated on March 19
March 19 marks the ‘Day of the Artisan’ in Mexico and a number of cultural venues will host events where craftspeople display and sell their work.
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The sound of bagpipes: Mexico’s little-known Irish connection
Mexico’s original bagpipe ensemble will play for Saint Patrick’s festivities in the capital, recalling the country’s historical connection to Ireland.
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The world of indigenous women observed in Mexico City gallery
Indigenous Mexican women are the focus of a new exhibition at the Salon of Mexican Fine Art in Mexico City, in honor of International Women’s Day.
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Mexican soprano wins Metropolitan Opera competition
Mexican soprano Denis Vélez is one of five candidates selected in a competition for the chance to audition for the Metropolitan Opera.
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Voicing the concerns of Mexico’s indigenous people, in their own language
A poet in a Zapotec dialect, Irma Pineda is Mexico’s representative to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
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Researchers want to save traditional pre-Hispanic ballgame
The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) has decided to play ball, establishing research and sports teams dedicated to the FULL STORY
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Irapuato is jammin’ in March with 2 strawberry fests
In March the city in Guanajuato hosts two multi-day events dedicated to strawberries, to coincide with the coveted crop’s abundant harvest.
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Meatless in Mexico: fish is still favored on Lenten Fridays
Though the tradition is not as strong as in other Catholic countries, seafood is still widely prepared in both coastal and inland Mexico on Lenten Fridays.
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Mexico City’s 36th Historic Center Festival to span cultural spectrum
Mexico City’s historic center becomes the stage for theater, opera, dance and more at the Festival Centro Histórico, held March 19 to April 5.
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Viewing today’s world through the lens of indigenous cosmology
Mazatec artist Filogonio Naxín’s work has two constants: the preservation and promotion of indigenous culture and commentary on modern Mexico.
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El Bajío: how a ‘simple cook’ created a globally renowned restaurant
Carmen Ramírez built the Mexico City restaurant El Bajío to its current global stature based on traditional recipes from Michoacán and Veracruz.
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Taking inspiration from Tehuantepec, as Frida Kahlo did
Oaxaca’s Isthmus of Tehuantepec, and its abundant multiculturalism, served as the inspiration for the current exhibit at Mexico City’s Salon of Fine Arts.
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Oaxaca artisans make their mark on new Louis Vuitton collection
A collection of trunks recently unveiled by famed French designer Louis Vuitton bear the distinctly fanciful imagery of artisans from Oaxaca communities.
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Cumbre Tajín 2020 aims to reawaken pride in Veracruz’s Tontonac roots
Veracruz is set to celebrate its Totonac heritage with the 21st Cumbre Tajín, to take place in and near the El Tajín archeological zone in mid-March.
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Though no fan of sculpture, critic denies smashing it to pieces
After an avant-garde sculpture shattered at an art fair in Mexico City Saturday, a controversial art critic was accused of intentionally breaking it.
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Young harpist wins classical music award, will perform in New York
Harp player Erédira Yaretzi Morales of the state of México will have a solo at Carnegie Hall thanks to her win at the Golden Classical Music Awards.
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Mexico City to become Electric Daisy-land later this month
Focusing on international DJs and dance producers, the Electric Daisy Carnival returns to Mexico City’s Hermanos Rodríguez racetrack in late February.
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After protests, some unpaid artists get their due, and an apology
Following months of protests, an artists’ coalition met with the federal secretary of culture, who apologized and promised to improve government funding.
