Blog

Jun 25
Jun 18

MVE Spotlight: Josie Borges from Las Vegas, Nevada

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cjQMqNh4vk Josie Borges delighted audiences during the 25th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Vocal Competition with her interpretation of "Aires del Mayab", a song made popular by legendary Mexican singer Lola Beltran. Interview with Josie Borges Leon: Josie, please tell us how old you are, where you are from, and... read more →
Jun 11

MVE Spotlight: Valeria Garza from Roma, Texas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp3bL9comWc Valeria Garza is an incoming 8th grader at Roma Middle School in Roma, Texas. During the 25th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Valeria performed Rocio Durcal's "De Serenata" alongside Mariachi Aztlan from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. In 2017, Valeria placed 1st in the Elementary Category of the... read more →
Jun 04

MVE Spotlight: Vivien Canales From Rio Grande City, Texas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SZXdQCVPuk Over its 25 year trajectory, the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza has given mariachi students the opportunity to learn from and perform for El Mejor Mariachi del Mundo – Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán. Every year we see hundreds of new faces come to San Antonio for our week-long mariachi music festival.... read more →
Jun 04
Jun 04

‘Recordando a Pedro Infante’ pays homage to Rubén Fuentes

https://youtu.be/W5hfe6dEups Pedro Infante is widely considered the most influential Mexican singer and actor of all time. Today, 63 years after his death, his recordings and films remain surprisingly popular, and he remains a fundamental icon of Mexican popular culture. This latest video of Recordando a Pedro Infante, featuring Mariachi Vargas... read more →
May 29
May 21
May 20

Remembering Laura Sobrino

Mariachi musicians knew her as “La Grandota,” while the media often referred to her as the “Mariachi Queen.” At 6-foot-one (1.85 meters), her presence was larger than life. As a mariachi musician, educator, researcher and tireless promotor of the genre, she left an indelible mark on the U.S. mariachi scene.... read more →
May 18