Porra de Tacubaya

"Porra" is the Mexican name for a group of supporters that get together, use the same colors, and cheers for the same team, or fighter like in this case.

Another picture from the Arena Mexico. Of this one I like the warm lighting, the texture and the fans expressions when their guy lost his combat...

Lucha Libre!

At the Arena Mexico, a couple of weeks ago. They don't allow anyone to take pictures, so I had to sneak this one. I was really moved by the entire atmosphere of the place. Can't really be described with words... It was my first visit, I'd to wait a long time before finally convincing my friends to go.

Have been thinking about doing something in the Arena. The place and the people are amazing. Would fit nicely on the exhibition about Mexico that I'm currently working on. Now all I need is to get a permit to get in there with my Nikon!

It has been a crazy month of March. Way too intense. Too much work too and no sight of slowing down.

Xochimilco, Mexico DF

I like mariachis... They're always so much fun.

I took this picture in Xochimilco last year. The canals (what's left of the ancient Lake Xochimilco) are very popular on weekends and bank holidays, when many Mexican families and tourists rent boats ("trajineras") complete with mariachis and food. If you ever happen to visit Mexico City during a weekend, this is a "must do" activity.

Enrique Morente

The world is a very small place indeed. Fellow "granaino" Enrique Morente was playing in Mexico City this year. Not only my sister Merche was his youngest daughter's Music teacher at school, but he was too a close friend of my late uncle "Valiquin, el Titi". I've always admired his music, ever since I listened to Omega for the first time.

I never met him while living in Granada, but this time I had the chance to meet him personally. It was all part of a surprise gift by Kika, I didn't even know he was in town. He performed twice (a classical repertoire and the relaunch of his fusion work Omega) and both acts were magical. Quite simply, he must be the best flamenco singer of his generation.

I took this picture during the 2nd performance. Who says that P&S cameras and jpeg's can't be used for photo-reportage work? No flash, f4, 1/60 and 400 ASA. No post-processing either, I like it the way it looks. Years ago I used to be a sucker when it came to photo-equipment, nowadays I can't care less...