The late Mexican singer, Vicente Fernández, will be honored with a two-day statue unveiling in LA County on Friday and Saturday.
Before his death, the artist had undergone surgery after he suffered a fall at home that left him on a ventilator. Shortly after, he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, making his recovery difficult.
Over the course of his six decade career, his music became the soundtrack of millions around the world. His impact on Latin American communities living in the U.S lives on. AJUA is a coalition of various associations that aim to strengthen the and fortify de Jalisciense community in Southern California through outreach and community events .In this Feb. 14, 2009, file photo, singer Vicente Fernández performs in a Valentine's Day concert in the Zócalo in Mexico City.
Fernadez’s statue is also a way of bringing the community members closer to their Mexican roots, Yannett Navarro of AJUA, said.
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