Locals may have had the pleasure of hearing the enchanting serenade of Raul Morales Jimenez, perhaps in the summertime outside the Local Market, in Ship Bottom, or, more recently, inside Manahawkin’s most colorful Mexican restaurant, La Jarochita.

The classically trained guitarist often sings American love songs in his native language, which heightens the sentimentality. But the characteristics which really set him apart are his strong faith, positive attitude and contagious smile.