Competition judges Andrés González, Alberto Alfaro and Arturo Vargas with winning vocalists Kamryn Ramírez and Alexa Posas Texas vocal champions Jackelyn Barrera of Roma, Alexa Posas of Río Grande... read more →
Fiesta San Antonio (April 14-24, 2016) is almost upon us, and with it, Fiesta Pops! This year, the San Antonio Symphony’s annual Fiesta Pops concert — conducted by Akiko... read more →
Early registration is now open for the 5th Annual Mariachi Extravaganza Summer Camp. All students ages 10-24 who are interested in honing their skills in mariachi music performance are... read more →
The thirteen-piece Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano performs Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the University of Texas-Río Grande Valley Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg, Texas, as part of... read more →
Award-winning Mariachi Aztlán will perform with four-time Grammy winner Vikki Carr at San Antonio’s lovely Tobin Center for the Performing Arts' H‑E‑B Performance Hall on Saturday, February 20, 2016. In addition to... read more →
On behalf of MPR and the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, thank you all for another exciting year! Our 21st season was extraordinary — filled with unique events that embraced our cultural... read more →
Congratulations to the 21st Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza competition winners! The Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza has earned a reputation for attracting the finest mariachi groups and vocalists in the country,... read more →
Sunday, November 15, 2015. The 21st Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza officially kicked off today with an inspirational Mariachi Mass at the historic San José Mission, and a Mariachi Showcase at... read more →
Enrique de Santiago of Mariachi Vargas The 21st Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza is set for November 15-21 in San Antonio, Texas. The Extravaganza serves host to nearly a dozen events... read more →
The list of finalists for the 21st Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Vocal Competition has now been posted at mariachimusic.com! Many thanks to all of the students who entered this year's... read more →
