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50th Anniversary of Rock in Mexico
November 9 - 11
Exhibition through January 2008
Instituto Cultural de México
600 Hemisfair Park
"50 aniversario del Rock and Roll en México" is a three-day celebration of the 50th
anniversary of rock 'n' roll in Mexico, with events at the downtown Instituto Cultural de
México. The ceremonies kick off with a round table discussions of "Gloria Rios la
inquietante reyna del Rock 'n' Rol" Friday, November 9, 6 pm. Paneilists include Mexican
writers Antonio Malacara, Javier Quirarte, and Federcio Rubli. At 7:30 pm officials will
unveil the photo exhibit "50 años del rock mexicano" in the Frida Kahlo gallery of the
Instituto. On Saturday, November 10, a short video of the life of rock pioneer Gloria Rios will be screened at 6 pm,
followed by a musical homage of Rios’ music performed by Regina Martinez (Rios’ daughter), Joan Carroll, and
Patti Malcolm. Starting at 4 pm Sunday, November 11, the Instituto will screen the film "La Locura del Rock 'n'
Roll" (1957) by Fernando Mendez. That will be tollowed by a tardeada featurng rock 'n' roll music by touring
groups Los Diplomaticos from Matamoros, and Los Diablos de Rock from Saltillo, México, on the Plaza México,
adjacent to the Instituto. 210.227.0123
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