Most would agree that The New York Times is the pinnacle of American journalism. When the Mariachi Extravaganza started back in 1995 we never imagined the world of mariachi music to be featured on such a significant platform. Over the course of the last 28 seasons the Mariachi Extravaganza has... read more →
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We are devastated to announce that Donato “Albert” Avila, age 39, of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away on October 20, 2022, from natural causes. Albert is survived by his wife of 13 years, Julie, his father, Donato Avila Jr., his mother Bertha (Moises) Gomez, Mother and Father in Law Julian... read more →
Oct
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San Antonio, Texas (October 17, 2022)...The 28th Annual Mariachi Extravaganza will host the national mariachi competitions in San Antonio on November 16-18th at the Lila Cockrell Theatre. The 28th Annual Mariachi Extravaganza serves host to the largest, longest running and most competitive national mariachi group, vocal and original songwriting competitions... read more →
Oct
28
The Mariachi Extravaganza received a record breaking number of entries in the vocal competition this season. With the immense amount of talent amongst all our participants spanning from Texas, California, and Nevada, it has become increasingly challenging for the judges to make a decision each year. We want to thank... read more →
Sep
22
Mariachi group competitions have been in existence since 1979. I remember competing against Los Changuitos Feos from Tucson as a member of the San Antonio Independent School District - All District Mariachi group. There were just a handful of groups who competed during the first International Mariachi Music Festival and,... read more →
Sep
22
https://youtu.be/LG9Jl0PIcvU In this Popurri Paso Dobles, Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán interprets a medley made up of instrumental compositions popular to bullfights in Spain. The popurri includes España cañi, Virgen de la Macarena, Dos Negro and Silverio which are all fabulous pieces that put a spotlight on Nuevo Teca's amazing trumpets. This... read more →
Sep
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA_7XjtM5QU Calling all mariachi vocalists! The largest, longest-running and most competitive national mariachi vocal competition in the U.S. returns on November 17th & 18th, 2022 at the Lila Cockrell Theater. Cano Health, KHS America Academic Alliance, and H-E-B present the 28th annual Mariachi Extravaganza judged by Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán, la... read more →
Sep
04
Are you an aspiring songwriter? If so, registration is now open for the 28th Annual Mariachi Extravaganza Original Songwriting competition. This year’s competition will take place on Thursday, November 17 at the Lila Cockrell Theatre at 10:30 a.m. Deadline to register is Saturday, October 1. Last year, the songwriting competition jumped... read more →
Aug
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Mariachi NUEVO TECALITLÁN from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico will headline the 28th Annual Mariachi Extravaganza It’s official! The Guadalajara-city based Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán will serve as featured artists for the 28th Annual Mariachi Extravaganza at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in San Antonio on Friday, November 18, 2022. Mariachi NUEVO TECALITLÁN includes... read more →
Aug
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcUj2xVhyck Ballet Nepantla returns to San Antonio to premiere their latest production "Mistica" at the Jo Long Theater at the Carver Community Cultural Center. The New York City based dance company will also perform two shows for SAISD students thanks to the support of the Newman Foundation and the Valero... read more →
