Get to know the instruments behind música Mexicana

From the mariachi’s booming guitarron on “Cielito Lindo,” to the powerful accordeón in Los Tigres del Norte’s “Ni Parientes Somos” to even the trap drums of a Natanael Cano corrido tumbado, the sound of música Mexicana is unmistakable. The ever-changing genre has a history of combining with and borrowing from other styles. And, in the … Read more

Spouse of Russia’s richest woman accused over deadly shooting: report

Two people were killed and five injured, including two policemen, in the shooting on Wednesday, Russia’s Investigative Committee said Tatyana Bakalchuk in 2021.Photo by Elena Chernyshova The estranged husband of Russia’s richest woman, Tatyana Bakalchuk, was accused of murder after a shooting outside the headquarters of the country’s biggest e-commerce platform, which they founded. Lawyers … Read more

Regional Mexican acts contributed millions of dollars at L.A.’s venues post-pandemic

During the final night of Grupo Firme’s 2021 stint of seven sold-out shows at what was then called Staples Center, frontman Eduin Caz launched into “En Tu Perra Vida” — “In Your Bitch Life” — by singing its chorus a capella. Standing in the back and wearing matching white Dodgers-inspired jerseys that read “Gracías L.A.,” … Read more

Who is James Ward? Meet Crystal Hefner’s new marine biologist boyfriend

15Crystal Hefner debuted her relationship with James Ward in September 2024. _jimward_/Instagram Crystal Hefner has found love again after her “emotionally abusive” marriage to late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. The former Playmate revealed in September 2024 that she is dating marine biologist James Ward. While she gushed about their relationship in several interviews, Crystal did … Read more

The List: ‘Quintessential tutu ballet’ La Sylphide in Edmonton for the first time

Alberta Ballet’s La Sylphide, pictured here with dancers Aaron Anker and Luna Sasaki, runs Friday and Saturday at the Jube. Photo Eluvier AcostaPhoto by supplied photo /Eluvier Acosta Philippo Taglioni’s 1832 romantic ballet in two acts soon tweaked by Danish August Bournonville is being performed in the province for the first time. “Whatever the results … Read more

Metallica announces two Rogers Centre dates on April 24 and 26

Metallica has announced two stadium dates at Toronto’s Rogers Centre on April 24 and 26 as the only Canadian dates of the band’s 2025 North American tour.Photo by Photo Credit; Ross Halfin Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this … Read more

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