The cradle of Independence is also the birthplace of José Alfredo Jiménez. Visit Dolores Hidalgo from November 22 to 26 and remember her musical legacy.
In the wide world of music there are names that resonate through time, transcending generations and borders. This is the lyrics, the voice and the heart of José Alfredo Jiménez who has left his music embodied in Mexican identity and continues to be a beacon of light that reflects the deepest emotions of human life.
Dolores Hidalgo, the land where he was born
In Guanajuato will be held from November 22 to 26 he 14th José Alfredo Jiménez International Festivalwith epicenter at Dolores Hidalgo. For this commemoration, there will be concerts, serenades, bohemians, canteen tours, gastronomic and craft shows and various cultural activities.
At a press conference, Juan Jose Alvarez BrunelThe State Secretary of Tourism extended the invitation to go to Dolores Hidalgo during this celebration, which foresees the arrival of more than 20,000 people.
There will be dance, ballet, short films, mariachi concerts, jazz, as well as the presentation of important artists such as: Ana Bárbara, La Sonora Dinamita, Eugenia León, Guadalupe Pineda, Tania Libertad, the Mariachi Gama Mil and Natalia Jiménez, among others.
Bohemia and canteens
In addition to the traditional serenade to Jose Alfredo Jimenez In his mausoleum in the Dolores pantheon, the tours in the canteens are unmissable to share moments of joy, sadness and camaraderie where stories are always intertwined with a good tequila as well as other drinks that provide joy and calm along with the songs that are there. they are intoned
The relationship that Jose Alfredo had in these spaces, being the Tenampa in Mexico City one of the most emblematic where emotions flowed freely and real life served as a source of inspiration for the poet’s soul to sing of love and heartbreak, as well as his beloved Guanajuato and the roads that will take you there.
José Alfredo Jiménez: 50 years, a national holiday
the talent of Jose Alfredo and the authenticity of his songs, have built cultural bridges that identify and unite the artist with the people not only of Mexico, but of the world, and that is why the efforts for this anniversary will be just as intense and passionate as its protagonist.
The Ministry of Culture of the Government of Mexico also announced a national tribute for these 50 years commemorating the death of the singer-songwriter, which will be carried out with more than 80 activities in 24 states of the country and at different times this year 2023. He also highlighted the participation of the National Symphony Orchestra of 1 to September 3 in the main room of the Palacio de Bellas Artes, with a special program with the soprano María Katzarava and the Ópera de Bellas Artes, with symphonic arrangements of melodies from Guanajuato. Check the schedule for the event here.
transcending borders
The Federal Culture Secretary reported that through Channel 22, the tribute will arrive from the other side of the border, to honor “a universal Mexican.” The documentary will be released Jose Alfredo Jimenez, How many lights did you leave on, by director Guillermo Montemayor at 9:30 p.m., among many other activities. Click here and check the national billboard.
transdimensional memory
Talk about Jose Alfredo Jimenez is to look under the ‘transdimensional’ concept that Fermin Monroy Villanueva uses and that implies seeing him as a subject that transcends disciplines such as literature, cinema, history, in addition to his facets as a poet, author and composer, which have made him timeless to the new generations and immortal with his music beyond the time barriers.
To conclude, let’s do as it says Paloma Jimenez Galvez eldest daughter of Jose Alfredowho has been a voice to preserve and transmit the memory and work of his father:
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