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![](../images/spacer.gif) In Washington, DC, at a Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007, this man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, approximately 2,000 people went through the station. Not many noticed, and no one applauded.
Special Classical Music Events – by Via Cultural
Cecile Scriban
![](../images/spacer.gif) A series of cultural events, with the initial focus on classical music, will begin on April 30 and continue throughout May and June 2010. The first concert, performed by the Guadalajara Youth Symphony Orchestra, will be held at La Plaza de la Hermandad in Puerto Vallarta on May 15 at 7 pm.
Folkloric Dance Festival This Weekend
Pamela Thompson
![](../images/spacer.gif) If you are searching for something to do this weekend, be sure and add this to your list! Various states of Mexico will be represented in the First National Folkloric Dance Festival, which continues through Sunday April 25, 2010 at various locations around the greater Puerto Vallarta area.
To Be Loved on a 2011 Doo Wop Cruise
live-PR.com
![](../images/spacer.gif) Grant Williams CEO of Memory Lane Concert Cruises today announced the prestigious Pentagons will be among nine of the greatest Doo Wop recording groups from both the East and West Coasts performing on the Oldies But Goodies Doo Wop Cruise.
Soldier Jailed for Rap Lyrics Is Discharged
Dahr Jamail
![](../images/spacer.gif) >Until April 17, US Army Spc. Marc Hall sat in a military brig at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, facing an imminent court-martial for challenging the US military’s stop-loss policy in a song. Sunday morning, Spc. Hall was granted a discharge by the military.
Cuba Concert to Counter Critics Draws Sparse Crowd
Will Weissert
![](../images/spacer.gif) A surprisingly small crowd sweated and sang along to performances by Cuban rock, folk and salsa stars Saturday, at what the communist government billed as a politically important "concert for the homeland."
San Miguel's Unique Music Festival
Cindy Loose
![](../images/spacer.gif) San Miguel de Allende's magic is heightened for two weeks every August by the sounds of world-renowned musicians. They perform in ancient churches with bright frescoes, a concert hall, a former monastery and other historic buildings.
Elton John Performs at Mayan Pyramids
Agence France-Presse
![](../images/spacer.gif) Pop legend Elton John has entertained thousands of fans at an open air concert at the ancient Mayan pyramids of Chichen Itza in southeastern Mexico.
Chieftains' New Album Explores Irish-Mexican Ties
Leila Cobo
![](../images/spacer.gif) The musical border between Latin and Irish culture has been crossed often by artists from both sides of the divide. But the connection has rarely, if ever, been brought to light as carefully as the Chieftains have done with their new album, "San Patricio."
Los Bambinos at Viva Bar on Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Polly G. Vicars
![](../images/spacer.gif) Los Bambinos, brothers Carlos, Lazzaro, Immer and Giorgio with cousin Luis are set to swing into Spring at Viva Bar this coming Tuesday, April 6, at 8:00 pm. Their show, with original music, Latin favorites and covers, continues to delight audiences - young, old, straight, gay, local and tourist.
In Mexico, a Soundtrack to Violence
Emilio Godoy
![](../images/spacer.gif) The emergence of hip hop groups is a response by youngsters in Ciudad Juárez to the spiral of killings in the city, where hundreds of young men and women have been slain in the last few years.
Elton John Stage at Mexico Ruins Partly Collapses
Mark Stevenson
![](../images/spacer.gif) Part of the stage being set up for a weekend concert by singer Elton John at Mexico's famed Chichen Itza ruins collapsed during construction, injuring three workers, authorities said Thursday.
Vallarta Beach Festival March 30-April 3
PVNN
![](../images/spacer.gif) If you are planning to spend Spring Break or Easter vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Flamingos Beach is the place to be for a host of exciting events - from concerts and volleyball tournaments to fashion shoots - during the 5th Annual Puerto Vallarta Beach Music Festival from March 30-April 3rd.
Drug Violence Hits the Stage in Mexico City Opera
Jennifer Gonzalez
![](../images/spacer.gif) An opera based on a modern-day myth of a drug trafficker's murderous lover has provoked fresh debate around music that glorifies Mexico's murky world of drug trafficking.
Mexico: Music and Dance Classes Foster Tolerance, Self-Esteem
Emilio Godoy
![](../images/spacer.gif) Ten-year-old Jessica Algoneda leaps in the air, raising her arms and spinning around at her primary school in the Mexican capital, as if in honour of Terpsichore, the Greek muse of dance and poetry.
Gipsy Rumba with Latcho and Andrea
PVNN
![](../images/spacer.gif) For the next few weeks, Puerto Vallarta's favorite Blonde Gypsies, Latcho and Andrea, will be busy delighting Banderas Bay audiences with their gypsy-flamenco style of music, with Latcho on guitar and Andrea accompanying him with guitar and castanets, at restaurants and clubs around the bay.
Drug Opera Opens in Mexico City
Julian Miglierini
![](../images/spacer.gif) The first Mexican opera to deal directly with the country's drugs conflict has staged its premiere in Mexico City. The opera, Only the Truth, is based on a popular Mexican song of the 1970s which tells the story of a woman who smuggles marijuana into the US.
A New Frontier for Indie Rock, Down in Mexico
Ben Sisario
![](../images/spacer.gif) It was a scene of classic do-it-yourself Brooklyn concert promotion: In a small apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant, a dozen young workers who could pass for American Apparel models crowded onto sofas one afternoon last week, typing furiously on laptops as they completed preparations for a rapidly approaching indie-rock festival.
Ramon Ayala's First Concert Since Mexico Arrest
Sergio Chapa
![](../images/spacer.gif) Ramon Ayala had few words but let his music do the talking at his first public performance since being arrested in Mexico in December.
Canada May Adopt Gender-Neutral National Anthem
Reuters
![](../images/spacer.gif) “O Canada,” the country’s national anthem, has included the line, “True patriot love in all thy sons’ command,” for nearly 100 years. Ottawa now wants to start a public discussion on whether Canada should adopt a gender-neutral version of the song.
Kosmas is Back at Coco Tropical Restaurant
Bob Cohen
![](../images/spacer.gif) I went out to Coco Tropical last week to see my good friend Kosmas perform while dining at the popular Los Muertos beach restaurant. Having known Kosmas for a number of years I was amazed when I realized that just like a fine wine, Kosmas is getting better with age.
Vallarta Chamber Orchestra Season Finale
PVNN
![](../images/spacer.gif) Don't miss the Vallarta Chamber Orchestra's final concert of the season on March 21st at the Puerto Vallarta American School in Marina Vallarta. The program, featuring New Zealand musician/composer, John Robertson, and Vallarta’s own violinist, Mary MacLachlan, starts at 8 pm.
A Trio of 'Bandas' in Sayulita Plaza
Ed Schwartz
![](../images/spacer.gif) We went down to the Sayulita Plaza a couple of nights ago, where several 'bandas' were going at it. One banda playing is very exciting. Two bandas playing at the same time are a bit disturbing. But three bandas playing at the same time is mind blowing - and not just metaphorically.
Rockin’ and Rollin’ with Los Bambinos
Polly G. Vicars
![](../images/spacer.gif) Those of you who have never seen a Bambinos show and those of us who never miss one, have another chance to see them perform, along with that incredible duet, Sweet Talk, at 8 pm on Monday, March 1, 2010 at Viva Bar on Calle Olas Altas #508.
Sex Pistols, Smashing Pumpkins Members Discuss HAARP, GM Foods, Illuminati
James Corbett
![](../images/spacer.gif) In a recent interview, Sex Pistols co-founder Steven Jones and Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan discuss everything from HAARP and weather weapons to GMO foods, the elite depopulation agenda and the possibility for a genuine freedom movement in the United States.
The Valentine Becas Benefit Classical Concert Under The Stars
Cecile and Rod Scriban
![](../images/spacer.gif) After enjoying a brilliant sunset, a large and appreciative audience was treated to a magical outdoor musical soiree during the 2nd Annual Becas Vallarta Valentine Classical Concert, which was held at the RainTree Vacation Club (formerly Club Regina and Westin Resort) on February 12th.
A Classic Evening at Sierra del Mar Los Arcos
David Lyons
![](../images/spacer.gif) On Saturday evening, February 13, classical guitarist Rigoberto Moro performed for a group of about seventy-five people who own property between the south side of Vallarta and Boca de Tomatlan, who gathered at the Sierra del Mar Los Arcos residents' beach club for a classic, and classy, evening.
Los Bambinos Wow at Viva Bar!
Polly G. Vicars
![](../images/spacer.gif) On February 5th, Viva Bar was packed to the rafters with a plugged-in crowd whoopin’, hollerin’, singin’ and dancin’ to Los Bambinos renditions of the likes of the Beatles, the Monkeys, Chubby Checker, the Four Seasons and most of the world's other popular rock and rollers.
Drug Violence Spurs Music-Warning Bill in Mexico
Leila Cobo
![](../images/spacer.gif) Exhibitions of adulation, coupled with the staggering social and human toll the drug trade has taken on Mexico, prompted the country's ruling National Action Party to propose legislation in January to regulate narcocorridos, the danceable songs that recount tales of drug dealers and their exploits.
The Fabulous QuesaDivas at bite me!
Grant Hunermund
![](../images/spacer.gif) The Fabulous QuesaDivas — Vallarta’s all-female vocal ensemble - will open a lively new show, 'Blast from the Past' on March 4th, running for seven performances only through March 14th, at bite me! Beach Club, located at #167 Calle Malecón on Puerto Vallarta's famous Los Muertos Beach.
2nd Annual PEACE Jam - February 5th
Molly Fisher
![](../images/spacer.gif) Don't miss the 2nd Annual PEACE Jam hosted at The Bluewater Grill in El Anclote on Friday, February 5th from 6 pm to 12 am. You'll enjoy live music, good people and delicious food for just $60 pesos, while supporting the PEACE nonprofit organization.
Stars Gather to Cover 'We Are the World' for Haiti
Solvej Schou
![](../images/spacer.gif) Twenty-five years after star-studded anthem "We Are the World" raised millions of dollars to aid famine relief in Africa, celebrities of a different generation were set to gather Monday night to re-record the charity tune to benefit Haiti.
Los Bambinos - They're Back!
Polly G. Vicars
![](../images/spacer.gif) Los Bambinos, the popular group of four brothers, Carlos, Lazzaro, Immer and Giorgio Salinas Morelos and cousin Luis Alberto Leana Salinas, will debut a new show on Friday, February 5 at Viva Bar, Calle Olas Altas 508 in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta.
Lady Gaga Makes Gayest Video in the History of Music Videos
Nick Mattos
![](../images/spacer.gif) The Lady has released her new video “Teeth,” and it is not any sort of exaggeration to say that it is the most breathtakingly, overwhelmingly gay thing in the universe.
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