Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Birthplace of José Alfredo Jiménez
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016
1. Birthplace of José Alfredo Jiménez Marker
Jose Alfredo Jimenez
Homenaje de su pueblo
en el XXV aniversario de su
vida de compositor
17 de diciembre de 1972
José Alfredo Jiménez
Tribute from this, his hometown,
on the 25th anniversary
of his life as a musician
December 17, 1972
Erected 1972.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is December 17, 1972.
Location. 21° 9.443′ N, 100° 55.964′ W. Marker is in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato. Marker is on Calle Guanajuato close to Calle Nuevo León, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dolores Hidalgo GTO 37800, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cocomacán (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Parish of Nuestro Señora de los Dolores (about 120 meters away); Temple of El Calvario (about 120 meters away); Miguel Hidalgo and the First Insurgents (about 180
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Regarding Birthplace of José Alfredo Jiménez. José Alfredo Jiménez is commonly known in Mexico as the King of Rancheras. He was born in this house on January 19, 1926. After moving to Mexico City and singing at restaurants, he finally caught his break in 1947 when musical producer Andrés Huesca heard him and decided to record his first songs. He became famous quickly and continued to write and record songs at a rapid pace, with some sources ascribing around a thousand titles to him. His most famous songs, including "El Rey", "Un Mundo Raro", "No me amaneces" and "Que te vaya bonito" are still commonly heard in Mexico almost 50 years after his death. In his short lifetime he set the course for the future of ranchera music, with many future artists covering his songs.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016
2. Tribute to José Alfredo Jiménez additional Marker
This additional marker on the 7th anniversary of the death of José Alfredo Jiménez from the then governor of the state of Guanajuato, Enrique Velasco Ibarra, is to the left of the entrance to his birthplace and museum. It was placed in 1980.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 14, 2018
3. An additional 2017 José Alfredo Jiménez Marker
Porque lo cantaron nuestros padres. Porque lo cantamos nosotros. Porque lo cantan nuestros hijos y esperamos que lo canten nuestros nietos. Porque es el hombre que supo comprender el alma de los mexicanos. Porque le cantó a su tierra, al amor y al desamor, a la vida y a la tristeza. Porque vivió con la intensidad de la pasión y murió como muere su pueblo. ¡Porque sigue siendo el Rey!
XVIII Homenaje Anual. Noviembre de 2017
Comunidad Amigos de José Alfredo
“CAJA”
José Alfredo Jiménez
Because our parents sang it. Because we sing it. Because our children sing it and we hope our grandchildren will too. Because he is the man who knew how to understand the soul of Mexicans. Because he sang to his land, to love and to indifference, to life and sadness. Because he lived with an intensity of passion and died as his people die. Because he is still the King!
18th Annual Tribute. November 2017 - Community of Friends of José Alfredo
"CAJA"
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016
4. Birthplace of José Alfredo Jiménez Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016
5. A bust of José Alfredo Jiménez by Sergio Peraza inside of the museum
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016
6. Grave of José Alfredo Jiménez
In the nearby municipal cemetery of Dolores Hidalgo is the grave of José Alfredo Jiménez. The large grave includes a 15-foot tall "charro"-type hat and a rainbow-colored sculpture that includes the titles of many of the artist's most famous songs. The simple inscription on his grave reads: "La vida no vale nada, José Alfredo Jiménez, 1926-1973" (English translation: "Life is not worth living (The title of one of his most famous songs), José Alfredo Jiménez, 1926-1973")
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 864 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on September 27, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 4, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
