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Charles Guy Brings a South-of-the-Border Spirit to His New CD, 'Sakes Alive'
 Laurie Heuston
Inspiration for Charles Guy's album of nuevo flamenco began about five years ago when the Ashland guitarist started taking winter breaks on beaches and hilltops in Mexico.
Mexico Considers Prison for Glorifying Crime
 Catherine E. Shoichet
A new proposal from Mexico's ruling party could send musicians to prison for performing songs that glorify drug trafficking. The law would bring prison sentences of up to three years for people who perform or produce songs or movies glamorizing criminals.
 Tom Coster Concert at Vallarta Yacht Club
 Mary Mack
American keyboardist, composer and recording artist Tom Coster will be performing at the Vallarta Yacht Club on January 25, February 22, March 29 and April 19, 2010. Some of Coster's best known compositions include 'Europa', 'Flor D'Luna' and 'Dance, Sister, Dance' performed by Carlos Santana.
Escape to the Dance Floor
 Sam Rodriguez
Find your true love or the adventure of your lifetime on Sunday, February 14th, at the Hotel Krystal in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. As part of the three-day Love Hot Party 2010, the ever-popular DJ Escape will be spinning high energy dance mixes from 4 pm to 1 am.
Cuban Musicians Resuming U.S. Performances
 Roque Planas
New York City recently hosted its first Cuban band in five years, after the group Septeto Nacional became the first to win a visa that allowed it to accept a booking there.
Ron Pass at El Pianito in Puerto Vallarta
 pvrpv.com
No stranger to the spotlight, talented pianist Ron Pass has an extensive background as a performer. He is currently playing here in Puerto Vallarta for the winter season; working as a featured entertainer at the new El Pianito Piano Bar every Thursday-Sunday from 9 pm until 1 am.
Kristine W to Perform in Puerto Vallarta
 Jeff Dorta
Kristine W – a fixture on the dance scene since her 1996 hit-packed, Rollo produced debut album, 'Land of the Living' will be performing at Club Mañana in Puerto Vallarta on Saturday, February 13th. Kristine will also be the grand marshal at this year's Carnival Parade, which starts at 10 pm.
Elton John Concert in Mexico's Maya Ruins
 DPA
British singer Elton John is set to perform amid the ruins of the famous Maya site of Chichen Itza in Mexico on April 3.
Becas Valentine Classical Concert Under the Stars
 Cecile Scriban
On February 12th at 7 pm, the Westin Resort will host the Becas Vallarta Valentine Benefit Concert Under the Stars, featuring two of Vallarta's own artists, guitarist Mario Blanco and pianist Adriana Martínez, playing classical romantic music that will satisfy the most demanding of music lovers.
Mexico's Camila Takes Its Time with 2nd Album
 Leila Cobo
Patience is a rare virtue in the music business. But Mexican pop trio Camila has benefited from taking things slowly not once, but twice.
A Sonata a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
 Tel Aviv University
The music they listen to doesn't have any lyrics that tell them to grow, but new research from Tel Aviv University finds that premature babies who are exposed to music by 18th-century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart gain weight faster — and therefore become stronger — than those who don't.
Mexico's Drug Songs a Hit
 Chris Hawley
Drug ballads, known as narcocorridos in Spanish, have long been a part of Mexico's norteno music, which is driven by accordions and a polka-like beat. As the body count climbs, though, some experts worry that such hits are undermining the Government's efforts.
Award-Winning Singer Kim Kuzma Performs until January 16 at Bite-Me!
 Twila Crawford
What a party! Kim Kuzma displays her extensive vocal range with a big voice and sassy personality that makes her quite a dynamic performer at bite-me! Beach Club on the outside. She sings there until January 16, on Monday and Saturday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
New Year's Eve at the San Pancho Cultural Center
 lemmus.com
Join the most spectacular New Year's Eve celebration on Banderas Bay at the Hacienda San Pancho Cultural Center. You'll enjoy classic and Latin performers, entertainment by the Riviera Nayarit Chamber Orchestra, a 3-course dinner, an open bar, music for dancing and fireworks to ring in 2010.
Mexico's Drug Ballads Hit Sour Note with Government
 Chris Hawley
Experts worry the music romanticizes leaders of cartels, desensitizes fans and undermines the fight against crime. The controversy over the music echoes similar debates over "cop killer" rap music in the United States during the height of the crack cocaine epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s.
The 2010 Playa Del Carmen Music Festival in Mexico
 Travel Video
For fans of electronic music and beach, this is your time in Riviera Maya with the 3rd Bar Tenders Promoters and Managers Festival. This electronic festival will take place from January 1st to 10th 2010 in Playa del Carmen.
Argentine-Mexican Women Rockers Won Over by Cumbia
 Fiona Ortiz
Kumbia Queers set Ramones, Black Sabbath and Cure tunes to bouncy cumbia dance music with lesbian lyrics and the lampoon on both rock and cumbia soon became a success on the alternative music scene in Argentina, Mexico and Chile.
Grammy Winner Sang at Drug Cartel's Party
 Catherine E. Shoichet
When soldiers raided a drug cartel's Christmas party south of Mexico City, they found 16 automatic rifles, $280,000 in cash - and a Latin Grammy winner.
The Jon Coleman Band Featuring Kyle Cook of Matchbox Twenty Live in Puerto Vallarta
 JonColemanMusic.com
You definitely will not want to miss the rare opportunity to witness rising star, Jon Coleman, alongside Matchbox Twenty guitarist Kyle Cook, for 3 unbelievable performances in Puerto Vallarta on December 23rd, 26th and 27th at the Casa Iguana Hotel & Residences in Mismaloya.
Puerto Vallarta Chamber Orchestra Holiday Concert
 PVNN
The Puerto Vallarta Chamber Orchestra begins its fifth season by performing with the Banderas Bay Community Choir on the newly expanded outdoor amphitheater stage at the American School (Colegio Americano) in Marina Vallarta on Sunday, December 13th at 8 pm.
Spend the Evening with Country Rock Legend Jon Coleman at Casa Iguana Resort
 William Michael
Legendary musician Jon Coleman is very excited about enjoying the holidays in sunny Puerto Vallarta, Mexico where he and his band, featuring Kyle Cook of Matchbox Twenty, will be performing on December 26th at the beautiful Casa Iguana Resort in Mismaloya, just 15 minutes south of downtown.
A Salsa Star Is Reborn After a Break for Politics
 Larry Rohter
After suspending his music and film career for five years to serve as a cabinet minister in Panama, his homeland, Rubén Blades is back, on the road and with a new album, testing the waters and trying to figure out whether the entertainment business still has a place for him.
Jazz & Blues Night at the Polo Club
 Bill Bell
Thursday Night is Jazz & Blues Night at the Polo Club in San Pancho, Nayarit. From 6:30 to 8:30 every Thursday Night, you can hear one of the best new bands on the Coast playing Originals, Jazz standards, French standards and Blues, in one of the Banderas Bay area's most magical settings.
Kim Kuzma Live at bite me! beach club
 Grant Hunermund
Every night's a party when Kim Kuzma comes to Puerto Vallarta! The sexy girl next door with the big voice who belts out everything from R&B standards to her own beat-driven dance tunes will be playing at bite me! beach club on November 30th from 6-8 pm and every Monday and Saturday in December.
Placido Domingo Regales Mexico City with Free Concert
 Agence France-Presse
Spanish tenor Placido Domingo will give a free, open-air concert in Mexico City next month to celebrate Christmas, city authorities said this week.
BanderasNews Entertainment Report
 Precision Productions
Considered by many to be the world’s greatest solo acoustic bluesman, John Mooney brought his signature syncopated delta blues to beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for three incredible performances at the Casa Iguana Hotel & Residences in Magical Mismaloya.
Intocable Brings Innovation to "Classic" Norteno
 Ayala Ben-Yehuda
There's a hidden gem at the end of "Classic," the 13th album by Texas norteno group Intocable. The album covers a nostalgic collection of sentimental, accordion-packed songs made popular decades ago in a traditional, simple style. But wait just long enough and you'll hear why legions of fans have stuck with Intocable for 15 years.
Stephen Hawking 'Sings' on Pop Single Tribute to Scientist Carl Sagan
 Telegraph UK
A new pop single featuring lyrics spoken by wheelchair-bound theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking has gone on sale, as a tribute to his fellow astronomer Carl Sagan.
Video Essay: Mariachi Home Closing Soon
 Gregory Bull
A look at Plaza Garibaldi in Mexico City, a place where Mariachi musicians traditionally tune up and wait to be hired. Parts of the plaza will soon be closed for construction of a Tequila museum.
Tigres del Norte Nix Mexico Show, Cite Censorship
 Tracy Wilkinson
Los Tigres del Norte, Mexico's superstar norteño band, abruptly canceled its participation Wednesday in a major awards show after it was barred from performing a song critical of the government's campaign against drug cartels.
Guerrilla Musical Takes on Insurance Industry
 The Real News Network
Billionaires for Wealthcare at AHIP conference disrupt meeting with song in support of public option.
Cuban-American Generational Shift Brings New Attitudes Toward Cuba
 David Adams
Last summer when Colombian rock star Juanes announced his plans to hold a peace concert in Cuba, he put a Grammy-winning, multimillion-dollar career on the line.
Banderas Bay Community Choir 2009 News
 Nisa Salmans
Get your voices ready for this season's Banderas Bay Community Choir performance on Sunday, December 13th, 8 pm at the American School of Puerto Vallarta. The first week's rehearsal will be in the American School Music room on October 19th from 3:30-5:30 pm and 7-9 pm.
Fernandez Does Double Duty with Pop, Ranchera CDs
 Leila Cobo
Fernandez is preparing the simultaneous release of a ranchero album and a pop album, each with different tracks and different producers.
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