Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • April 26, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Labor Day is coming on Wednesday. Expect banks to be closed. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/abriran-bancos-dia-del-trabajo/

The new US consulate in Guadalajara is opening in July. https://www.notisistema.com/noticias/nuevo-consulado-de-eu-en-gdl-operara-en-julio/

An insightful comment on the MORENA party’s nepotism as it is displayed in Puerto Vallarta. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2024/04/25/lo-que-proyecta-morena-en-puerto-vallarta/#prettyPhoto

LEISURE

The next Silent Disco Walk hosted by drag queen diva Karma is coming up! https://www.facebook.com/events/1434372507162683/1434373883829212/

The Festival del Viento kiteboarding festival is returning to Riviera Nayarit in May. https://vallartaopina.net/organizadores-preparan-el-festival-del-viento-en-la-riviera-nayarit/

Tacos land on fifth place worldwide when it comes to favorite street food. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/tacos-mexico-top-comida/

My second live music appreciation presentation, ‘Great Mexican Songs – Their Composers, Their Performers and Their Stories,’ will be presented on Monday, April 29 at 4 pm, and available on demand afterward. https://buymeacoffee.com/ojedapaco/e/246764

Episode 7 of The Spotlight is coming up live this Wednesday, May 1, at 4 pm.

The Spotlight now has an explainer video for event organizers looking to connect with a broader audience for free! Check it out and share it with anyone that you know might be interested.

EVENT REMINDERS

Thursday, November 6 • 5 PM

STRINGS ATTACHED: ESSENTIAL VIOLIN CONCERTOS

The violin has been called the instrument that most closely resembles the human voice — capable of singing, crying, soaring, and dazzling with virtuosity. But what makes certain violin concertos stand out as timeless masterpieces? In this music appreciation evening, we’ll journey through ten of the greatest violin concertos ever written. From Beethoven’s noble and expansive Violin Concerto in D, to Tchaikovsky’s fiery and passionate Concerto in D Major, to Barber’s lushly lyrical American treasure — and many gems in between — we’ll discover how composers have used the violin to capture the full spectrum of human expression.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1124043659930801/

Thursday, November 20 • 5 PM

¡AZUCAR! • The Life and Music of Celia Cruz

Everyone knows her voice. Everyone knows ¡Azúcar! But how much do you really know about Celia Cruz—the woman who left everything behind to follow her music? From the dance halls of 1950s Havana to the concert stages of New York and Mexico, Celia’s journey was marked by courage, exile, and an unstoppable joy. Join Music Storyteller Paco Ojeda for ¡AZÚCAR! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz — a vibrant, heart-pounding exploration of the Queen of Salsa, her struggles, and her triumphs.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1177814007623307/