Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • April 29, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

The murder of a local political candidate shocks Puerto Vallarta. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/ejecutan-regidor-vallarta-francisco-sanchez/

Mayoral candidate Luis Munguía reacts to the incident. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/silenciaron-paco-defender-ciudad-munguia/

Interim Mayor José Martínez demands respectful campaigning. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/alcalde-exige-politicos-altura-muerte-paco/

The cause of death in the murder of Dr. Francisco Sánchez is still under investigation. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/verdadera-causa-muerte-francisco-sanchez/

A political group from Puerto Vallarta traveled to Mexico City to try and warn AMLO on Friday. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/amlo-sabia-violencia-politica-vallarta/

We are undergoing the deadliest political campaign in Mexico’s history. https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2024/01/28/elecciones-2024-se-tinen-de-rojo-cuantos-politicos-y-precandidatos-han-sido-asesinados-en-mexico/

LEISURE

My second live music appreciation presentation, ‘Great Mexican Songs – Their Composers, Their Performers and Their Stories,’ will be presented this afternoon at 4 pm, and will be 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/

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