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Nov 18

24th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Group winners announced

Decked in colors matching their favorite mariachi groups, pom-poms, posters, cowbells, clappers, and sombreros in hand, families, fans and supporters packed into the Lila Cockrell Theatre, greatly resembling a stadium during the Super Bowl, to witness the 24th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Group Competition. This years competition brought the... read more →

November 18, 2018
Mandi Lozano
Mariachi Extravaganza, Mariachi Music, Mariachi Vargas

Nov 17

24th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Vocal winners announced

In a stellar evening of whirlwind emotions, dazzling outfits and passionate performances, 43 mariachi vocalists from 22 cities and 32 schools from across the country belted it out on stage for a chance to open up for the World’s Best Mariachi: Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán. A first, second and third... read more →

November 17, 2018
Mandi Lozano
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Nov 14

Cynthia Muñoz chats with Jonathan Palomar

Jonathan Palomar arrived in San Antonio today, and I had the pleasure of sitting down with him to enjoy a delicious lunch prior to rehearsal for tonight’s show at JazzTX. Here’s a snippet of our conversation: CM: So, Jonathan, you’ve completed your first year with Mariachi Vargas.... read more →

Oct 30

24th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza instructors announced

The 24th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza is less than three weeks away, and more than one thousand mariachi directors, musicians and instructors are confirmed to participate in what is expected to be another class-act, top-rated, mariachi music festival. The National Vocal Competition will be intense as 43 vocalists from 22... read more →

Oct 23

Gonzaba Medical Group to serve as presenting sponsor of the 24th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza

Gonzaba Medical Group, one of San Antonio’s largest medical consortiums, announced their continued commitment as Presenting Sponsor of the 24th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza. This marks the second year Gonzaba Medical supports the biggest mariachi music festival in Texas and one of the most renowned world-wide. Founded over 60 years... read more →

Oct 04

Óscar Ortega se integra al Mariachi Vargas

Óscar Ortega es uno de los integrantes más recientes del Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, actualmente de gira con Luis Miguel. Un músico de mariachi de quinta generación, nacido en Guadalajara, Óscar inició su carrera profesional en los Estados Unidos, donde adquirió la reputación de ser un excelente violinista y vocalista... read more →

October 4, 2018
Jonathan Clark
Mariachi Extravaganza, Mariachi Music, Mariachi Vargas

Sep 24

Óscar Ortega joins Mariachi Vargas

Óscar Ortega is one of the newest members of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, currently on tour with Luis Miguel. A fifth-generation mariachi musician born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Óscar launched his professional career in the United States, where he earned a reputation as an outstanding violinist and vocalist with high-profile groups... read more →

September 24, 2018
Jonathan Clark
Mariachi Extravaganza, Mariachi Music, Mariachi Vargas

Sep 24

Aída Cuevas comes to San Antonio

Sep 13

Helpful Hints for vocal competitors

Deadline for the 24th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Vocal Competition is less than three weeks away! The competition is open to students up to 27 years old and the last day to submit an entry is Monday, October 1. Any submissions after this date WILL NOT be accepted. For... read more →

September 13, 2018
Mandi Lozano
Mariachi Extravaganza, Mariachi Music, Mariachi Vargas

Aug 28

“Queen of Mariachi” Aída Cuevas performs in S.A. for first time

Lovingly dubbed "The Queen of Mariachi," GRAMMY® winning artist Aída Cuevas performs in San Antonio for the first time on Sunday, October 14 at the H-E-B Performance Hall at 7:00 p.m. Aída Cuevas has created one of the most important careers in traditional Mexican music. With a 42-year career and... read more →

24th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Group winners announced

24th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Vocal winners announced

Cynthia Muñoz chats with Jonathan Palomar

24th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza instructors announced

Óscar Ortega se integra al Mariachi Vargas

Óscar Ortega joins Mariachi Vargas

Aída Cuevas comes to San Antonio

Helpful Hints for vocal competitors

“Queen of Mariachi” Aída Cuevas performs in S.A. for first time

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