This small piece carries emotional heft for any Mexican immigrant or Mexican-American who identifies with La Virgin de Guadalupe, the Patroness of the Americas, in the Roman Catholic Church. With a nice and varied blend of voices, the producer captures the sound of people’s devotion to The Lady of Guadalupe and the sense of protection they gain under her spiritual shield. The fact that there is a torch relay from the Basilica in Mexico City all the way to New York tells us how important carrying her flame is. It is as important as being Mexican. The mariachi music at the end with the impassioned “Viva Mexico” says it all. This little gem is worth running between now and December.
Review of Carrying a torch for the Lady... of Guadalupe
Yolette Garcia
Posted on November 09, 2005 at 05:03 PM
This small piece carries emotional heft for any Mexican immigrant or Mexican-American who identifies with La Virgin de Guadalupe, the Patroness of the Americas, in the Roman Catholic Church. With a nice and varied blend of voices, the producer captures the sound of people’s devotion to The Lady of Guadalupe and the sense of protection they gain under her spiritual shield. The fact that there is a torch relay from the Basilica in Mexico City all the way to New York tells us how important carrying her flame is. It is as important as being Mexican. The mariachi music at the end with the impassioned “Viva Mexico” says it all. This little gem is worth running between now and December.