Even though you may not know much about this singer (like me), you have to appreciate the dedication, love, and passion Mexicans have for this singer/writer who died at the tender age of 47 of cirrhosis (or complications) of the liver! So many travelers are ego-centric as they think the subject seen/visited as to pertain to them/their knowledge? Mysteries and novelties are part of life. A lot of thoughts went into creating this very large curvy mausoleum. The mosaic is inlaid with titles of his most well-known songs. The largest bubble is for his song ‘El Rey’ (The King). The size of the bubbles matches how famous each song was. Jose Alfredo Jimenez Tomb - Mausoleo de Jos Alfredo Jmenez, Dolores Hidalgo Travel : Followed by a rosary at 9 a.m. Also inside the mouth, are the words: ‘La vida no vale nada (‘Life is worth nothing), this song written as a lament on the state of life and death in Guanajuato, just before the death of his brother. Inside the mouth, covered by a large sombrero, are bubbles, each representing one of the many songs (up to 1,000 rancheras = rural folk songs) written by Jimenez. A very colorful mosaic band, a bit like a snake with a tail but, in actuality, a representation of a colorful Mexican ‘serape’ shawl with fringes, leads you to the mouth of this famous singer. The mausoleum is in its fifth iteration, getting larger and more intricate each time. The mausoleum is found just outside Dolores Hidalgo in the Panteón Municipal to honor the life of Jose Alfredo Jimenez, known as the ‘Father of modern mariachi’ and sometimes said to be the Bob Dylan of Mexico (not sure I agree with that later connection).
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