“Amigos, music is far more than a matter of taste or aesthetic pleasure. Science reminds us that it shapes our mood, sharpens our memory and even strengthens our immune system. Yet for many of us, its influence lives in realms beyond scientific description — in the way a familiar melody can open a door to the past and flood us with emotion.”
María Meléndez, Writer
Octavio Paz is not without his critics, but the Nobel Prize winning author and poet is an essential voice when it comes to understanding Mexican history and culture.
In his role as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico from 1927 to 1930, Dwight Morrow’s persuasive diplomacy proved to have lasting impacts for Mexico and its relationship to the U.S.
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The bolero may have been born in Cuba, but it has been transformed in Mexico, achieving a power that echoes through generations.
