During recent celebrations Death dayThat Mexican Embassy He created two altars, one dedicated to theater and film actor Ignacio López Tarso and the other to Guatemalan composer, producer, teacher and arranger Guillermo de León Ruiz. Both died in 2023.
Tarso “is considered one of the most important actors on the Mexican scene of the 20th century” and De León Ruiz “is associated with the national instrument (marimba) and is the author of melodies such as Las chancletas de Nayo Capero, Bailando con la llorona and Rabín Ajaw,” the representative said diplomatic neighboring countries.
The traditional celebration agenda, with pre-Hispanic roots and religious syncretism, included a musical program participated in by Marian Corzo, Guatemalan soprano, composer and producer, as well as the Women’s Marimba Concert, from the Ministry of Culture and Sports (MCD). . Also present were Abraham Paredes, a national artist in the mariachi genre, and Estudiantentina Magdiel.
In the repertoire of music performed, one can enjoy La llorona, La Calaca, Amor siempre, Bésame manyo, Luna de Xelajú, Cielito linda and Cucurrucucú paloma, among other compositions.
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