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Outlaw Ballads Hitting Target with Latino Fans
 Leila Cobo
Corridos - songs that tell the stories of notorious characters - have gained new prevalence among mainstream followers of regional Mexican music thanks to artists that are daring to sing in the bluntest of terms and radio's new willingness to play the racy songs.
John Mooney Live in Puerto Vallarta
 Ron Golden
Considered by many to be the world’s greatest solo acoustic bluesman, John Mooney will bring his signature syncopated delta blues to beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for three incredible performances at the Casa Iguana Hotel & Residences in Magical Mismaloya.
In Los Angeles, Songs Without Borders
 Lawrence Downes
There are many ways to know a city — through its restaurants or museums, its landmarks or outdoor spaces. But one way to get to a city’s heart is to immerse yourself in its music.
 Guinness Confirms Mexico Sets Simultaneous 'Thriller' Dance Record
 Associated Press
Thousands of Michael Jackson's Mexican fans have won the world record for most people to dance to the song Thriller simultaneously in one place.
Heading Down to Mexico
 PVNN
Nat Johnson (guitar, vocals) and Nikolai Balashov (cello) perform "Heading Down to Mexico" at East-West Crossings in State College, Pennsylvania on June 27, 2009.
Cubans Flock to Iconic Plaza for 'Peace Concert'
 Paul Haven
Cubans in their multitudes flocked to sprawling Revolution Plaza on Sunday for a massive open-air "peace concert" headlined by Colombian rocker Juanes, an event criticized by some Cuban-Americans who say the performers are lending support to the island's communist government simply by showing up.
Afro-Brazilians Priced Out of Back2Black Concert
 Fabiana Frayssinet
On stage, singer-songwriter Gilberto Gil highlighted Brazil's "genetic and cultural" connection to "Mother Africa," to applause from a predominantly light-skinned audience at a concert that black people generally could not afford - symbolic of the country's "veiled racism" at an international festival organised to combat it.
GU 32: Mexico
 Noel
Breaks pioneer Adam Freeland mixes up rock, breaks, house and minimal on the latest Global Underground volume 'GU 32: Mexico' that hit the shelves in Mexico last June.
Todos Somos Guerreros: A Documentary on Political Hip-Hop in El Alto, Bolivia
 Eli Breitburg-Smith & Meredith Webb
The following is a documentary made by Eli Breitburg-Smith and Meredith Webbin in 2006 in the city of El Alto, Bolivia, telling of the success that hip-hop has had in helping the youth voice be heard.
Velvet Boy to Perform at Stereo Bar
 PVNN
On September 17th, acclaimed DJ Velvet Boy, who has performed in various cities including Puebla, Hidalgo, Guadalajara and Mexico City, will be making a one-night-only appearance at Stereo Bar on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.
The "Aids Is A Mass Murderer" Music Video
 Aids-Is-A-Mass-Murderer.com
The new campaign, designed by Regenbogen e.V. in conjunction with the advertising agency das comitee, speaks in clear terms: its slogan is "AIDS is a mass murderer". It features the greatest mass murderers in recent history having sex.
World's 'Thriller' Dance Record? Mexicans Beat It.
 Sara Miller Llana
Part homage, part Halloween, Saturday's attempt to break the Guinness record for number of people dancing to Michael Jackson's hit single drew more than 50,000 people (including over 12,000 dancers), according to Mexico City officials.
Mariachis Set World Record in Guadalajara
 Associated Press
Ay, ay, ay, ay! Guadalajara finally boasts the world's biggest mariachi band. A total of 549 musicians got together to win the record for the birthplace of mariachi Sunday, playing several songs in just over 10 minutes.
Country Artist Chris Young to Entertain at Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser
 Gary Green
Country recording artist Chris Young will lend a hand for cystic fibrosis at Hook the Cure, an IGFA-qualifying event and an official event of the Redbone Tournament Series, slated to take place in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from November 5-8, 2009.
Michael Jackson's Mexico Fans to Attempt World Record for Size of Crowd Dancing to `Thriller'
 Associated Press
Mexico City officials are organizing a mass event in honor of Michael Jackson, calling for thousands to come dance to the song "Thriller," Aug. 29, in hopes a breaking a world record.
The Story Of Muhammad Ali
 Udi Verma & Paul Lane
This music video is a warm tribute to a true boxing legend and tells the story of the rise and fall and rise again of the greatest boxer of all time - Muhammad Ali! Enjoy!
Michael Jackson: The Wildest Conspiracy Theories
 Telegraph UK
The internet is a hive of conspiracy theories, and conspiracy theory spoofs. Here are a selection of the most bizarre explanations for Michael Jackson's death.
iTunes' Mexico Launch Could Shake Up Digital Market
 Ayala Ben-Yehuda
An expected surge in smart-phone sales could bode well for the iTunes music store's belated entry into Latin America. And that, industry observers hope, could help jump-start the region's mobile-centric digital music market.
John 'Marmaduke' Dawson Dies at 64; Founder of New Riders of the Purple Sage
 Valerie J. Nelson
Dawson, 64, died Tuesday of stomach cancer in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, said Buddy Cage, who has played pedal steel guitar with the group since Garcia left in 1971.
Time to Jam: Vallarta Song Writing Contest
 Laura Gelezunas
One of the best ways to generate excitement is to have a contest. Local author, musician and composer David Lyons hopes to strum up enthusiasm by launching a song writing contest. The contest is in its preliminary stage, so start strumming up ideas now and we'll have more details soon.
Where Exactly is Margaritaville?
 Jim Scherrer
Where exactly was Jimmy Buffett when he got wasted away, searchin' for his lost shaker of salt? He was probably in Mexico because he picked up a new tattoo; a real cutie, a Mexican beauty! It must have been a pretty nice place in Mexico because even though he didn't know the reason, he stayed there all season!
Narcocorridos and Nightlife in Mexicali
 William Booth & Travis Fox
Mexicali, Mexico used to be a swell city for binational cantina crawling, but the violence of the drug war has quieted the nightlife down. The tourists are spooked. Still, the locals are keeping the lights on.
Alejandro Fernandez Show Draws 150,000 Fans
 Leila Cobo
Authorities estimate some 150,000 fans showed up for singer Alejandro Fernández's "Jalisco en Vivo" show in his hometown of Guadalajara, Mexico on June 27.
The Second Time I Saw Alejandro Fernandez
 Liana Turner
The Jalisco en Vivo 2009 concert, which took place in Puerto Vallarta on June 20th, was intended to boost tourism for Jalisco. And it probably will do just that, but it also gave a boost to businesses here for the week of preparation and tearing down.
Hawaiian Rockers Pepper Officially Named to Headline Surf Cruise Cup 2009
 Surfersvillage Global Surf News
Pepper joins surfing legend Robert August, pro surfers Colin Mc Phillips, Mary Osborne, Kira Sheppard, and other surfing musicians in the 2nd annual Surf Cruise Cup 2009 pro-am STOKE INFUSION MUSIC ADVENTURE at sea.
Café Tacuba, Mexico's Rock 'n' Roll Survivors
 Reed Johnson & Deborah Bonello
For the last 20 years, the definitive Mexico City band Café Tacuba has set a series of high-water marks for progressive Spanish-language rock, collecting critical hosannas along with Grammy awards and other trophies by the truckload.
El Potrillo in Concert: Without the Crowd
 PVNN
For those who'd like to see Alejandro Fernández and Friends in the 'Jalisco en Vivo' concert on June 20, but want to avoid the crowds, Vallarta Adventures is offering two special cruises that allow you to enjoy the show from the comfort of their first-class boats anchored out in the bay.
 The Last Time I Saw Alejandro Fernandez
 Liana Turner
Normally I'd rather stab myself in the hand with a meat fork than go anywhere where there will be a massive crowd of people. But after learning that Alejandro Fernandez will be performing another free concert in Vallarta on June 20, I wanted to share this article I wrote back in 2005 with you.
Stars Shine on Puerto Vallarta on June 20
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta's world famous Malecón is the place to be on Saturday, June 20th at 8 pm, as the Jalisco Secretary of Tourism presents 'Jalisco en Vivo 2009,' a free concert featuring world-famous, award-winning musical artists, including Alejandro Fernández and Enrique Iglesias.
Chuck D and DMC on Hip Hop and America - Part 1 & 2
 The Real News Network
In a series of groundbreaking interviews produced by TRNN, Chuck D interviews fellow rap artists DMC and Joost about politics, the economy and their music while bringing African American history and music into context.
Chuck D On The Real Off The Record Trailer
 The Real News Network
In a series of groundbreaking interviews produced by TRNN, Chuck D interviews fellow rap artists DMC and Joost about politics, the economy and their music while bringing African American history and music into context.
Abraham’s Last Rap: Bolivian Hip-Hop Hero Dies in El Alto
 Benjamin Dangl
Abraham, 26 years old, was a member of the popular hip-hop group Ukamau y Ké, and in recent years had become increasingly well known within Bolivia and internationally.
Puerto Vallarta: No Swine
 Sylvie Scopazzo
What do you do when the economy takes a dump and find yourself with too much time on your hands? How about rewriting Eric Clapton's legendary "Cocaine" to tell the world that at least in Puerto Vallata, there's "No Swine."
Mexico Detains Singer Rivera for Undeclared Cash
 Associated Press
Singer Jenni Rivera was arrested Monday at Mexico City's international airport for failing to declare more than $50,000 in cash before boarding a flight to the United States, authorities said.
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