EL GRITO ETERNO: IMAGINING VICENTE FERNANDEZ AND REMEMBERING MY FATHER
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By Matt Villegas
“The mariachi legend, Vicente Fernandez, passed away late last year at 81. Affectionately known by his legions of fans as ‘Chente,’ he left a legacy that will likely go unmatched.”