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What happens when a crowd of musicians unite in a single place to share their knowledge, talents and passion for traditional Mexican and Latin American tunes? 

Back in March I was privileged to be a guest speaker for the LCS Open Circle program, allowing me to share reflections on my checkered life at lakeside over a half century. A few days later I received feedback in an email from a Guadalajara Reporter reader.

Sad times have struck the people of Chapala over the past four weeks, immersing them in mourning as influential individuals in the community’s musical scene have gone to their graves in rapid succession.

It’s a true marvel the way Ajijic villagers manage to put together their clever minds, big hearts and creative hands to organize community happenings.

I still recall my very first glimpse of Lake Chapala as if it were yesterday. It was a sunny day in March, 1973.

Not so long ago Ajijic was commonly described as a former backwater village turned enchanting international retirement haven.