In Mexico City, this German organist says music is a gift from God and the organ’s sound is proof
Being an organist might seem like a solitary job, but German maestro Leo Krämer never feels too far from his listeners.
In a flash of nationalism, Mexico bans the planting of genetically modified corn
To protect thousands of varieties of heirloom corn, Mexican leaders have amended the constitution to ban the planting of ...
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Singing once, praying twice: native of Mexico combines music and faith
Faith and music have always been intertwined for Isis Valero, 33, a native of Mexico who lives in Big Lake. Her parents met ...
Ancient deity, pet and endangered species. Why is axolotl Mexico's most beloved amphibian?
According to Montero, the myth implies that, after a god's passing, its essence gets imprisoned in a mundane creature, subject to the cycles of life and death. Axolotl then carries within itself the ...
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In Mexico City, this German organist says music is a gift from God and the organ's sound is proof
It’s God’s gift for humankind.” During his latest concert at Mexico’s cathedral, Krämer performed with both organs, pleasing the audience. Saira de la Torre, a soprano who happened to be ...
Don't mess with Mexico's maíz, a constitutional amendment declares
To protect thousands of varieties of Mexico's prized heirloom corn, leaders vote to amend the constitution to ban the ...
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Axolotl is a symbol of identity: Salamander beloved in Mexico is also on endangered list
Legend has it the axolotl was not always an amphibian. Long before it became Mexico’s most beloved salamander and efforts to prevent its extinction flourished, it was a sneaky god.