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O Little Town of Bethlehem

Merry Christmas! ¡Feliz Navidad!

A recording of O Little Town of Bethlehem, where I am accompanied by the Budapest Symphony Orchestra.

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The beginning of Latíntimo

I was preparing for a long-scheduled live performance. The show featured Italian and Mexican songs. I felt at the time that it was a good musical concept. Unfortunately, in March 2020 the pandemic arrived and the face-to-face concert was canceled due to the "quarantine", which became an annual drought of musical performances in face-to-face format.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa & Dogs

In a world where genuine care for animals often takes a backseat, DoubleTree shines as an example of a hotel chain that truly understands and respects the importance of our pets. So, let us extend our heartfelt kudos to DoubleTree Hotel for their extraordinary dedication to dogs and their well being.

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Cómo fue

Hace unos días viajé a Morelia por 3 días con el propósito de visitar a mis amistades. Un viaje corto, pero siempre contento al ver la belleza de la ciudad. Y también poder disfrutar la gastronomía michoacana. ¡Sopa tarasca!

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Ave Verum Corpus

En estos tiempos de pandemia he tenido tiempo para dedicarme a componer música, tanto sacra como secular. También, a pesar de las limitaciones actuales, he tenido la oportunidad de llevar a cabo proyectos musicales.

A continuación les presento una de mis composiciones corales titulada Ave Verum Corpus. Interpreta la Escolanía de la Catedral de Tucson. El video fue grabado en la capilla de Nuestra Señora por Nate Mckowen.

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Amor Latino - Tucson Desert Song Festival

The 9th Annual Tucson Desert Song Festival Celebrates Songs of Love January 20th through February 12th, 2021. This concert of Latin American music titled Amor Latino features Carlos Zapién (voice), Edwin Guevara-Gutiérrez and Misael Barraza-Diaz (guitar).

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Armando Manzanero (1935-2020)

Armando Manzanero, Mexican composer, author of songs such as Somos novios, Esta tarde vi llover (Yesterday I Heard the Rain), Contigo aprendí and Adoro, has died.

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No poder decir “adios”

Entiendo la desesperación de un hijo, de una hija, de un padre, que ya no podrá ver a su ser querido. Entiendo la razón de ser de las medidas de seguridad que establecen los centros de salud. Espero que todo esto llegue a su fin pronto.

Estoy triste.

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Elvira’s Restaurant in Tubac

After a private performance in Tubac, AZ, my team and I headed to Elvira’s Restaurant. What a nice place to dine! My steak was very good and the Mango Caribbean Flounder was delicious! Beautiful atmosphere and friendly people. A very good way to end this day in Tubac. Highly recommended!

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Christmas at the Cathedral

A week ago I had the honor of participating in a musical program with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and choristers from the Diocese of Tucson, conducted by John McMeen. Two of the works performed are my own: the Ave Maria that was performed last year and this year we had the opportunity to premiere an Our Father (Padre Nuestro), also my own.

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Noche a Noche con Carlos Cuevas

Ya de regreso en el hotel, después de mi participación en el programa Noche a Noche con Carlos Cuevas, que se transmite en Televisa Guadalajara. Grandes anfitriones el tocayo Cuevas y el “quizás-pariente” Ricardo Caballero.

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Los Farsantes

Lisa Rodriguez and Nayelli Acevedo were part of the pedagogical program of the Festival Ars Vocalis Mexico, taking voice lessons and early music and baroque interpretation with Eric Mentzel and August Denhard, as well as in a masterclass with countertenor Michael Chance. Both singers participated in the program for three years; later they emigrated to Spain to carry out postgraduate studies in the subject. They returned to Mexico and now they founded a group of early and baroque music called Los Farsantes.

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Flor de Azalea

En días pasados fui al estudio de grabación con la intención de grabar Flor de Azalea. Esta bella obra fue escrita por Manuel Esperón y Zacarías Gómez Urquiza. La bella actriz Elsa Aguirre fue la inspiración para crear esta canción.

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Grandiosa Ginamaría

Rara vez visité la casa de mis abuelos paternos. Recuerdos de ellos no tengo, pero sí me acuerdo que un día mis padres me llevaron a la casa de los abuelos. El aparato tocadiscos estaba prendido y el abuelo quitó el disco LP y puso un cassette a tocar. Me acuerdo de la voz que escuché: en ese momento pensé que era voz de pájaro (esto sucedió cuando yo tenía unos 4-5 años), pero esa voz era femenina, muy bella, nítida.

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Alma Mía

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of collaborating with Misael Barraza Díaz, a wonderful guitarist living in Tucson. Misael and I had talked about the possibility of recording “Alma Mía,” a song that we presented at the gala recital in San Xavier a few months ago and was well received by the public.

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Photos of Tú Me Acostumbraste

A month ago, the music video for Tú Me Acostumbraste was released. I must say, the filming process was a wonderful experience.

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Cathedral Schola in Yuma

I always enjoy the moments that I can share with members of the Cathedral Schola. I was in Yuma, AZ. to prepare and direct the local choir that participated in the funeral Mass for Monsignor Richard O'Keefe, a beloved priest of the Diocese of Tucson who was the pastor at Immaculate Conception for several years.

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Tú Me Acostumbraste

A few weeks ago, I posted on Facebook a video that contains the audio of the bolero Tú Me Acostumbraste, but the video contained only the text of the song and a photo with a flower. That video reached more than 150,000 views, 3,500 shares and likes.

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Boleros at San Xavier del Bac

On Sunday, March 31 I had the pleasure to perform at the beautiful Mission San Xavier del Bac, where I was invited by Patronato San Xavier to give a recital, which was titled Boleros at San Xavier. It also included some traditional songs from Mexico, such as La Llorona and Malagueña. The program included classics such as Bésame Mucho, Sabor a Mí and Solamente una Vez/You Belong to my Heart.

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