Travel & Experiences
Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez states that Jose Alfredo Jimenez “is the most famous and beloved singer-songwriter Mexico has ever known” (“Mining the Mariachi King,” Feb. 19).
Feb. 27, 1999
Sports
The end of the fight held the same lack of excitement as the bout itself as Rodney Toney was credited with a fifth-round knockout of Agustine Renteria in the main event Thursday in front of 1,087 at the Irvine Marriott.
May 26, 1995
Music
Snoop Dogg, “Paid Tha Cost to Be Da Bo$$” (Priority) *** As one of the most charismatic rappers to emerge from Los Angeles, Snoop Dogg has been able to establish himself as a kingpin of West Coast hip-hop despite releasing some questionable material throughout his decade-long career.
Nov. 24, 2002
World & Nation
Alma Graciela Haro Cabello, 65, known professionally as Esmeralda, who for 40 years sang the works of Mexico’s best-known bolero composers.
Aug. 29, 1992
*** Chucho Valdes & Irakere, “Unforgettable Boleros,” Velas.
Sept. 29, 2000
“Not only Anglo rock has given something to us.
Nov. 4, 1992
Farris, Robert C., 43, of Palmdale. Chapel of the Valley Mortuary, Palmdale.
June 25, 1999
Movies
Movies * Its lead actress will appear at the showing of ‘Santa,’ which synchronized image and sound on the same strip.
July 10, 2001
Camilo Lara leads a double life in the Mexican music industry.
July 8, 2006
Juan Gabriel is one of the most prolific and influential composers of today’s Latin pop, continuing the tradition of such romantic Latin classicists as Armando Manzanero, Agustin Lara and Jose Alfredo Jimenez.
Nov. 11, 1991