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I grew up in Tijuana, in northwestern Mexico, and one of my earliest music experiences were the family gatherings at my grandparents home. Back then, my mother's family was a very large one: they were ten brothers and sisters. My aunts and uncles had grown up without a radio, and they would all sing together innumerable songs to entertain the gatherings. These are very happy memories that I was fortunate to have lived.
I was very lucky to be able to pursue my music studies in Mexico City. Being from the distant border city of Tijuana, Mexico City in the seventies was a real eye and ear opener. I was able to get to know better my own country. I became very familiar with the music of my country, not just the concert music composers, but also the vast and diverse folk music. To this day I continue to admire the works of Silvestre Revueltas, Manuel M. Ponce, Miguel Bernal Jimenez, José Pablo Moncayo, Arturo Márquez and many other wonderful Mexican composers. Their music inspires me to continue working on mine. |