Julio Riojas, director of San Antonio’s popular Mariachi Uno, passed away October 14, 2015, at age 51. A talented musician and vocalist, Julio entertained family, friends and dignitaries with his... read more →
Eva Longoria and Sebastien De la Cruz The spotlight is on Sebastien De la Cruz, "El Charro de Oro," who is currently filming—along with Eva Longoria—a new NBC comedy series scheduled to... read more →
https://youtu.be/zh4rcEiorEc Hope you’ve been enjoying a fabulous summer and have given some thought to submitting an entry to this year’s Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Vocal Competition. Registration opens Tuesday, September... read more →
https://youtu.be/H-zNWAtqPEs The Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza—one of the largest and most prominent festivals of its kind in the world—presents the very finest in mariachi music. This seven-day celebration takes place... read more →
Sixty students from eight states across the U.S. participated in the Mariachi Extravaganza Summer Camp in 2014. Registration is now open for the Mariachi Extravaganza Summer Vocal Camp set for... read more →
Sebastien de la Cruz sings with cast of El Pasado Nunca se Termina © 2015 Todd Rosenberg Photography I was thrilled when Vanessa Cerda Alonzo joined the Houston Grand Opera's... read more →
There’s much going on during the month of April in the world of mariachi music! Take your pick — mariachis with symphonies, mariachis with operas, or mariachi festivals. There are... read more →
Jackie Barrera's gives her award-winning performance of Pepe Guízar's anthem "El Mariachi" at last November's Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza. Jackelyn “Jackie” Barrera was selected by members of the world-renowned Mariachi Vargas... read more →
Mariachi Nueva Generación's winning performance at last year's Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza. Winners of last year's 20th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza received a total of $5,000 in scholarships and grants. Schools and... read more →
Members of Mariachi Sol de México pose with actress Martha Higuera on the set of McFarland, USA. From left to right: David Lizarde, Freddy López, Pedro Hernández, Fernando Velásquez (currently... read more →
