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Jun 10

Mariachi music makes a record comeback this Mother’s Day

In my March 10 blog, “Covid-19 takes toll on mariachi community,” I spoke about the scarcity of mariachi work during the pandemic, ending on the optimistic note that “the light at the end of the tunnel is already visible.” Well, a lot has changed over the last two months. Not... read more →

Jun 10

Mariachi Aztlán and Roswell Symphony Orchestra release new set of mariachi tutorials

Last month, Mariachi Aztlán from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley produced a virtual concert in collaboration with the Roswell Symphony Orchestra. The production was titled "Cuando México Canta" and it celebrated the many different styles of songs within the genre of mariachi. Along with the virtual concert, Mariachi... read more →

June 10, 2021
Cynthia Muñoz
Mariachi Extravaganza, Mariachi Music, Mariachi Vargas, Other Mariachi Events

Jun 09

The Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Returns!

Plans for this year’s Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza are in full swing! Mariachi Nuevo Santander from Roma, Texas. As of May 17, 2021 the City of San Antonio sent out a notice that all city-owned convention and sports facilities will open for 100% capacity for all upcoming events. With that being... read more →

June 9, 2021
Debra Torres
Mariachi Extravaganza, Mariachi Music, Mariachi Vargas, Other Mariachi Events

Apr 29

Colibrí Entertainment presents DÍA DE LAS MADRES virtual concert

Colibrí Entertainment has brought some of the biggest names in mariachi to The Ford's stage. This Mother's Day, enjoy a serenata for the special women in your life with this lookback at memorable ballads, boleros and rancheras. The sensational concert event brings together innovative leading artists of the mariachi tradition,... read more →

Apr 22

Carlos Martínez: The elegance of simplicity (‘less is more’)

In October of last year (2020), I once again had the pleasure of interviewing Carlos Martínez, this time for a new series of free podcasts offered by mariachimusic.com. Since it had been nearly seven years since he joined Mariachi Vargas in 2014, I figured this would be an opportune time... read more →

April 22, 2021
Jonathan Clark
Mariachi Extravaganza, Mariachi Music, Mariachi Vargas

Apr 22

Carlos Martínez: la elegancia de la sencillez (‘menos es más’)

En octubre del año pasado (2020), volví a tener el placer de entrevistar a Carlos Martínez, esta vez para una nueva serie de podcasts que ofrece gratuitamente mariachimusic.com. Dado que habían pasado casi siete años desde que él se unió al Mariachi Vargas en 2014, pensé que éste sería un... read more →

April 22, 2021
Jonathan Clark
Mariachi Extravaganza, Mariachi Music, Mariachi Vargas

Apr 20

UTRGV’s Mariachi Aztlán and Ballet Folklórico to perform virtual concert with Roswell Symphony Orchestra

The Roswell Symphony Orchestra recently announced a virtual concert alongside Mariachi Aztlán from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The New Mexico-based presenting organization and Mariachi Aztlán are already in the production phase of this project and tickets for the performance on Saturday, May 8th are on sale now... read more →

Apr 05

Pionero de la misa con mariachi perece de coronavirus

Miguel Hernández, más conocido en los círculos mariacheros como “la Pulga”, sucumbió al coronavirus el pasado diciembre a la edad de 70 años. Cuando conocí a Miguel en la Plaza Garibaldi, a finales de la década de los setenta, me pareció muy amena su historia como pionero de la misa... read more →

Apr 05

Mariachi mass pioneer succumbs to coronavirus

Miguel Hernández, the charismatic violinist best known as “La Pulga” (the flea), succumbed to coronavirus last December at age 70. From the time I met him in Plaza Garibaldi back in the late 1970s, I found Miguel's account of how he helped pioneer the mariachi mass compelling. He described to... read more →

Mar 17

ICYMI: Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Vocal Competition

https://youtu.be/umytIfiwdWw This past December the 26th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza brought together 35 of the top student mariachi vocalists from elementary to college for the first ever virtual MVE National Vocal Competition. As the only competition judged by members of the world-renowned Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza... read more →

March 17, 2021
Cynthia Muñoz
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