The Music Of Languages Will Again Resonate In San Miguel

By Danita Brisson and Natalie Taylor

Because you asked for it, The Music of Languages will again resonate in San Miguel!

Last July, over 120 literarians gathered to foster international fellowship and understanding, and communicate to overcome barriers, by sharing poetry from around the globe. Selections in 11 languages were presented first, in their original voice, then translated into Spanish and English. Attendees were invited to listen to the rhythm of each verse in its primary tongue and determine the emotion it conveyed. When the message was repeated in familiar words, was it the music they heard or only the language? The shared experience and the resultant feedback were overwhelmingly positive. Attendees told us it was just what the world needed during these difficult times and asked us to make it an annual event. So, we are.

March 21, 2025 is International Poetry Day, the perfect opportunity to share the harmony of human interaction once more. We are returning to Casa El Nigromante, with enhanced seating and audio, and new readings in Dutch, Latvian, Lowland Scottish, Hungarian, French, Hebrew, Spanish, Nahuatl and English. The event will run from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a brief intermission. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Tickets are $100mxn and are available at Casa El Nigromante, Umarán #38.

In keeping with the themes of fostering fellowship and understanding, and communicating to overcome barriers, we are delighted to announce three new partnerships that have been spawned by this endeavor. These three worthy organizations epitomize those themes in all they do. The Music of Languages second annual event is proudly sponsored by Insiders’ News, San Miguel’s only English language print newspaper.

Proceeds from the evening are being donated to our two nonprofit partners, Mujeres en Cambio and Univerciudad UG, Casa El Nigromante, educating México’s young people and inspiring new generations to build a better future. We invite you to join us for an uplifting celebration of diversity, mutual respect and understanding among people from all cultures, proudly presented in the best small city in the world! Thank you for your continued support.

For more information contact Natalie Taylor at tangonata@gmail.com or Danita Brisson at 11855e@gmail.com