Consuelo Velázquez Torres: The Soul of Mexican Ballads Born in Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco, in 1916, Consuelo Velázquez Torres – affectionately known as “Consuelito” – was more than just a concert pianist and composer; she was the heart and soul of Mexico’s musical landscape. Her legacy isn't defined by grand symphonies or complex orchestrations, but rather by an extraordinary collection of ballads that have resonated deeply within the nat…