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Archive for February 17th, 2006

El Balero: Mexico for beginners

7:12 pm By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · children|Internet|mexico · Comments Off

17 Feb 2006

minipizza.jpgI randomly came across a very interesting site while doing a search for “Mexico”. It’s an online resource about Mexico, for children, in English, maintained by the Mexican government and it’s called El Balero.

The idea itself is marvelous — I’m all about American kids learning about other countries — but the rudimentary, albeit well-meaning style makes for a few laughs. I think it’s really cute, though a bit…um…bossy. A few highlights:

Have a lot of fun! (re: reading the site)

Esquites are a famous Mexican tradition. They’re delicious and easy to prepare, You should give them a try!

Have a lot of fun!
(re: playing Mexican games)

Enjoy yourself making and eating it!
(re: making mini-pizzas)

An adult should help you to prepare your pizza
so you won’t have an accident.

Follow the instructions!

You are going to have fun!!

Read more…

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Her Excellence Ana Gabriel

6:43 pm By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Celebrities|Miami|Music|TV · 1 Comment

17 Feb 2006

9454ff69983fdbfe23a89609586bfde3.jpgAna Gabriel (a personal fave) has been chosen to receive the “Máxima Excelencia” award at this year’s Premio Lo Nuestro.

This special award will be bestowed upon Ana because

Ana Gabriel es la artista femenina que ha recibido más premios Lo Nuestro en las categorías de música pop y regional mexicana, haciendo un total de 10 galardones entre 1990 y 1993, y dos más en 1999 y 2000.

Ahead of Ana Gabriel in the number of awards won in any category is JLo beau Marc Anthony, winner of 16 awards, making him the artist with most awards in the history of Lo Nuestro, followed by “El Buki” Marco Antonio Solis.

Catch Premio Lo Nuestro on Univisión this February 23rd at 8:00 pm EST/PST. The three-hour show will be hosted by telenovela actor Rene Strickler and pop star Paty Manterola.

Via / El Universal

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Maestro Ray Barretto Passes

8:57 am By Maegan La Mala · Music|New Jersey · Comments Off

17 Feb 2006

Ray-Baretto.jpg WBAI Pacifica Radio station 99.5 FM in New York City reported that Latin Jazz great Ray Barretto passed on this morning at about 5:30 am EST. The 76 year old maestro had been struggling following open heart surgery earlier this year. Ray Barretto was born to Puerto Rican parents in Brooklyn on April 29, 1929. He is credited with being the first U.S.-born percussionist to integrate the African-based conga drum into jazz, affirming through the medium of music the African roots of Puerto Rico. Barretto played with Tito Puente’s band in the late ’50s and later recorded with Cannonball Adderley, Freddie Hubbard, Cal Tjader and Dizzy Gillespie. Rest in Peace maestro. You live on through your talent and gift of music.

Via / WBAI

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