By Carole Schor For over two decades, ProMusica San Miguel de Allende  has stood at the center of SanMiguel’s cultural life, bringing world-class classical music and opera to audiences in intimate, historic settings. Under the leadership of president Michael Pearl, ProMusica has become renowned for its ambitious programming and commitment to artistic excellence including life-changing opportunities for young musicians. Pearl, a passionate music impresario since childhood, say

By Felecia Ford Elihú Catalán , better known as “Blue Beard”  is one of México’s most distinctive and accomplished harmonica players. Born and raised in México City, he was shaped early on by the music his parents played at home and later refined through his lifelong dedication to the blues. Although guitar was his first instrument (he ROCK’S the guitar), the harmonica ultimately has became his true love and passion.  FF:  Thank you for this opportunity to share your story. W

By Felecia Ford With her captivating mix of live looping, heartfelt folk, and soulful pop, Colombian artist Stephyloren has become a magnetic presence in San Miguel de Allende. After performing more than 300 concerts across México and recently opening for Siddhartha before 50,000 people in Toluca, she continues to enchant audiences across Latin America with her authenticity and luminous stage presence. Stephyloren’s creative awakening began during the pandemic, when a vivid d

By Felecia Ford For more than six decades, Bill Kavanagh  has lived and breathed music, from his early days on the Chicago scene to his latest creative chapter in San Miguel. A multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and longtime recording studio owner, collaboration runs through every note of Bill’s life. FF: You started playing music at just nine years old. What first pulled you toward music? BK: Music was my first love, my enduring passion. My mother always had music go

By Felecia Ford At just 17 years old, Olymar Salinas attended master classes in his hometown of Tepic, Nayarit, México with...

By Felecia Ford Our September music spotlight is on the ever-stunning Lyka Violinista —a Russian-born diva and one-woman show who will...

By Felecia Ford Drummers…without them we’d be somewhat lost as they are the time keepers and the driving force behind much of the music...

By Felecia Ford July’s spotlight is on Rick Shlosser , world-renowned recording artist, and drummer. Originally a Boston native, Rick is...