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Photographer: J. Makali Bruton
Taken: October 1, 2016
Caption: Grave of José Alfredo Jiménez
Additional Description: 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")
Submitted: October 4, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
Database Locator Identification Number: p364874
File Size: 3.478 Megabytes

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