The Story of Jose Mojica

[@Cheeksmom1]

Jose Mojica was my great-grandmother's cousin. My great-grandmother was born in Toliman, Jalisco Mexico a town near to San Gabriel also known as Venustiano Carranza, the town where Jose Mojica was born. Very well done video Mr. gmdinformation. I will show it to my mother.

[@monjiou1]

Great video, great artist. The internet has revolutionized the world in so many ways. It has made it possible to "catch up " on so many things in art, music, history, etc. Thank you and guys like you for such great treasures. Music is a special treat.

[@napejack]

thank you very much for this amazing video and story of great tenor and great man Jose Mojica

[@artdanks]

Thank you so much for this amazingly uplifting story! I just tonight "stumbled" across Jose Mojica's voice on other YT videos, and fell in love with his voice, as I am a singer and an opera lover, and had never heard of him before. Singers of now days don't compare to those of yesteryear, so when I heard him, I searched for more and came across yours. His conversion story was even greater than his singing!! Especially hearing that it was brought about by an appearance of St. Teresa of Avila, who was also a major influence in my own life! This video has given me a real appreciation and connection to Father Mojica! Thank you!

[@gmdinformation]

Well, gosh, what a nice thing to say! Have a good day Art.

[@alexgomez2]

Great video. Thank you for sharing your discovery and making it OUR discovery of a great singer and human being. I was blessed to visit the monastery in Lima, Peru and seing the humble burial site where he lays. Your video is a great homage to this sincere and humble Catholic priest.

[@plukethep]

Thank you for making these movies. Always fascinating.

[@williamherrera2893]

Jose Mojica was cousin (primo hermano) to my grandfather Benito Mojica whom had married Juanita Mascorro, my grandmother early last century. There were three sons from that marriage, Benito, Fransisco and Maria Magdalena. Maria Magdalena being my mother married Fernando Herrera Avila, and so I became the third born out of four siblings, Fernando, Rene, Guillermo and Maria Magdalena my sister. In my boyhood, I remember my parents talking much about Jose Mojica. My older brothers, Fernando and Rene along with my parents had the best recollection of good times with uncle (tio) Mojica as they were invited to various parties with famous people. I was born in 1949, so - kinda missed out on the family gatherings with Jose and the last time we as family saw Jose Mojica was in 1964 at the Cheetah theater in Chicago. Thereafter we lost track of him as JM returned to Lima, Peru until his passing. I only have one picture with uncle Mojica carrying Rene in his arms, Fernando my brother next to him looking up, my mother Maria Magdalena on one side and Juanita Mojica Mascorro on the opposite side in an open field at JM mansion in Jalisco. My interest in this write up is for general history information. Guillermo Herrera Mojica.

[@protegesmacentrohistorico8597]

His history can be traced to San Miguel de Allende, MX. He was my wife's priest and founder of the boys orphanage Mexiquito. I can be reached at [e-mail] for more info. Abrazo Fuerte!

[@rodromex1]

If that’s the case, then we are relatives, as my father, Arturo Mojica was his cousin. My family has several pictures with José from those years. It would be interesting exchanging information about our family. Since my father passed away, we lost all traces to the Mojica’s relatives.

[@itmarin]

thank you so much for sharing this inspiring story of a very talented person and some to follow.

[@gmdinformation]

Sorry for the long delay in replaying. I've not been well. The song is called "Una Furtiva Lagrima." The flip side is "Lolita."

[@rosaestela1000]

beautiful voice, was a very handsome man; I loved listening to his records, one of my favorite songs was "Ni de dia ni de noche" .... puedo olvidar un momento, las palabras de carino, que me supiste fingir, fueron como ojitas secas, de esas que se lleva el viento, etc etc etc

[@ilrkrll]

Is just amazing......thank you so much for sharing this video....i watched the movie YO PECADOR many years ago, when i was a child.....and i was always fascinated with this real story......En nombre de muchos Mexicanos : le doy las gracias. (On behalf of many Mexicans: thank you)

[@sketchartist1964]

Great video, my mother often spoke about Jose. My parents immigrated from Mexico. By the way, you got a great deal!

[@gmdinformation]

@NaakaiiDine I don't believe anyone ever went to the trouble to do that before. That's very kind of you, and I'm very grateful for such encouraging viewers as you.

[@adiczion]

this is a great documentary about the Mexican tenor jose de guadaluoe mojica, im a collector of many records of mojica, I have some rare films than I rescue around the word like "melodia de Americas" "la cruz y la espada" "el rey de los gitanos""el capitan aventurerro", and other clips, i have a live concert of jose mojica in la Habana cuba 1935 very rare. im still looking for rare films who they are missed with a Columbia pictures. if you know any rare films let me know. thanks videolatino

[@MARIAESTHERGUZMAN]

Me gusta José Mojica... me gusta, por muchas razones. Yo también provengo de una familia de San Gabriel, de los Guzmán, los Montenegro y los Robles. Mojica era y es un personaje muy familiar para todos los gabrielenses... Gracias por este video.

[@begonagr]

One of the best Mexican voices

[@rosaestela1000]

don't worry, I wont confuse him with anyone else; unfortunately, I am old enough to know who he is, and I grew up in Mexico, listening to my mom's records of him

[@rogeraquilar1902]

Fantastic storry! By the life and friends of José Mojica, you can find out most of mexico's XX century musical history: Edison's Mexican origen (alba is he's father's name), Maria geever's firs success on song, singed by José Mojica; and perhaps the most important teacher of voice for the XX century in Mexico: José Pierson, whom managed to teach and place Mojica (and many more great voces) on the stage....

[@gmdinformation]

By "copy" do you mean an audio recording of it? Or do you mean an actual disc? I don't have another disc. I can make a recording of this one eventually, but am not in a position to right now. The disc and phonograph are in storage at my sister's house at the moment, and it would be very hard to get to them. I will try to in a couple of weeks though and get back to you.

[@danzon1969]

thank infinitas gracias you sir eres un gran maestro grandeoso tu work

[@carlosortizmunoz1608]

Thank you very much for uploading this video! I am an admirer of Jose Mojica and their recordings. Could you provide me a copy of this Edison diamond disc please? I have some recordings of Mojica on stamps RCA Victrola and Edison, but not this record. Phonographic material could exchange via email. I'd appreciate it infinitely. Greetings from Mexico!

[@gmdinformation]

Thank you for saying so!

[@TheTangoTina]

Fascinating, and beautifully done. Did you find anything in your researches about one of his loves - Ada Falcon? Another who left the world of fame to become a recluse and live within the protection of the church.

[@theboombody]

@gmdinformation I can't remember what movie it's from. I think it's from the short movie "Brats" where they play their own kids.

[@themajorminor32]

Can you give me the name of the song that you play on the phonograph please?

[@rodromex1]

“Una furtiva lagrima” by Gaetano Donizetti.

[@theboombody]

Man, when you follow where you're led you'll never know what you'll find. How can anyone argue that God didn't have a part in your obscure discovery here? As Stan Laurel once said, "You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be led."

[@NayeliNesme]

Thanks for this video.

[@gmdinformation]

@theboombody Stan Laurel said that? That's great; I can't believe I've never heard that one.

[@fabrizzzio48]

Happy Birthday Jose Mojica !!!!

[@hyena12]

Estoy sorprendido que no esta la historia de Jose Mojca en WIKIPEDIA.

[@gmdinformation]

I'm planning a similar video on the old Paraguayan classical guitarist, Agustin Barrios, in a couple of weeks that you might like.

[@carlosortizmunoz1608]

Thanks for responding. My English is not good. Indeed, I mean a digital copy (mp3 or wma) we can exchange via email. I have some albums in 78 rpm Mojica as I mentioned, all I can digitizing to swap with you. Take your time and I appreciate the attention, I hope you can make the copy. Greetings!

[@gmdinformation]

@hyena12 He is listed in the Spanish version of Wikipedia.

[@gmdinformation]

@TheTangoTina I didn't know that they even knew each other or I would have included something about that in the movie. Oh well, live and learn.

[@gmdinformation]

How nice; I hope she likes it.

[@gmdinformation]

@homojica1 You'd be surprised how many people have written to me either here at YT or through my blog who say they are related to him. Unfortunately, I know very little else about the man other than what I presented here. He was sure an interesting fellow though.

[@gmdinformation]

I mean "replying." :-)

[@rogeraquilar1902]

Fantastic storry! By the life and friends of José Mojica, you can find out most of mexico's XX century musical history: Edison's Mexican origen (alba is he's father's name), Maria geever's firs success on song, singed by José Mojica; and perhaps the most important teacher of voice for the XX century in Mexico: José Pierson, whom managed to teach and place Mojica (and many more great voces) on the stage....