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HOT HALF DOZEN 1.27.26
A little Mex-Tex, a song of mature love, urgent blues, and a dreamy piano…what a lineup this week Oh, and some norteno
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January 27, 2026
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A little Mex-Tex, a song of mature love, urgent blues, and a dreamy piano…what a lineup this week Oh, and some norteno
Two winners from the Mexico Sings contest (15,000 entrants!), plus a new one by Nashville -based Al Nicole and some down and dirty blueswomen
A blowout mariachi concert with electric guitar, saxophone, rock medley and Broadway ballads by Mariachi Real Axixic and special guests.
Two great cumbia bands, both inspired by magic mushrooms and both free in the Ajijic Plaza. I love Mexico’s support for music
A concert of indigenous, Mexican, andAmerican standards with a unusual band and a slightly mysterious singer – who is angel
The Warning rock trio from Mexico, East LA’s Angèlica Garcia., South Africa’s Binx. and Columbia’s BATHVS. you love them all
The Drumeo Award for the Best Rock Drummer of 2023 went to a 22-year old Mexican woman, Paulina Villarreal, drummer for the Mexican rock band The Warning, .
“Bolero Beats and Jazzy Treats” by a jazz group experimenting and having fun. So did the audience
A mix this week of rising Gen Z female Mexican regional singers, country and rock from the US and an intriguing piece of Colombian progressive jazz, calypso, and West African beats.
Back from vacation with over 200 songs to choose from. A great mix this week: Stee Keene and Woodie Gurthrie, Elsten Torres, Meia Santiago, and Irene del Rosario among them.
6 great artists from the 132 submissions and my 3 days at the International Latin Music convention. Plus a bonus
Wrap up of the FIMgdl Latin American Music convention that ended Saturday
Jafrarmar, one of Mexico’s most renowned singers treated us to a one night only concert. She and her band created magic. An unforgettable night.
The Eclectico Music Fest Saturday was boring and got rained on, but the next night was Flamenco magic.
Live or streamed, FANKO is high energy joy. They brought it Ajijic and blew us all away
Over 130 submissions this week. I love the country song nd metal mix. Plus the Mexican stars
Six incredible women this week- I couldn’t resist because they have so much talent . From renowned stars like Jaramar and Gloria Trevi to a fast rising country singer, Rena Roberts, you will love them all.
As I have written here, mariachi music has experienced a remarkable rise in popularity throughout the United States. According to
We are back from vacation with over 300 submissions and here some of the best to start your new off.
The Grammys are not a big deal in Mexico. This year they were, and what buzz they created
