Cinco de Mayo

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The Jimmy Psycho Experiment at Tiki Caliente 15

The Jimmy Psycho Experiment returns to Palm Springs!

THIS WEEKEND!!! The Jimmy Psycho Experiment returns to Palm Springs for Tiki Caliente 15 for an all-out Cinco de Mayo Closing Party…there might be a special guest or two joining onstage! Lucha Libre masks are encouraged!!! Info: www.tiki-caliente.com

Mexican composer Carlos Chávez

Enhance your Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is thought of as a day to celebrate Mexican-American culture. To that end I offer a fine piece of music by Mexican composer Carlos Chávez, his Symphony No. 2, Sinfonía India, written in 1935-6. This work is a symphony with three movements played without a break, and the composer employed melodies and instruments that originated with indigenous tribes of northern Mexico. At about 12 minutes in length, it is quite a succinct and evocative work that I think will delight you. Please follow the links within my text to learn more about the composer and his excellent music. […]