La mujer gorda canta (the fat lady sings) in Tijuana

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There isn’t much Tijuana is known for that has ever made its residents proud. But in recent years, one of Mexico’s most daring art scenes has emerged in the city. Opera is part of that.

Tijuana now has dozens of kids studying voice. It has several choirs, an orchestra, a music conservatory, and an opera company.

Plus, every July for the last five years, opera fans hold a festival on a street in a most unexpected place.

Here’s the L.A. Times’ video report.

-- Sam Quinones in Los Angeles

Updated: July 25, 2008