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 →
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán The 20th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza is almost upon us!! This is the largest mariachi music festival in Texas, and among the most renowned worldwide. This year's... read more →
Vanessa Cerda Alonzo Multitalented Houston-born vocalist, musician, songwriter, and actress Vanessa Cerda Alonzo will give a series of ten presentations from November 16-21, in conjunction with the 20th anniversary celebration of San... read more →
Carlos Martínez and Alberto Alfaro Guadalajara natives Carlos Martínez and Alberto Alfaro will lead a special Noche de Cultura presentation at the Instituto Cultural de México as part of the... read more →
Carlos Martínez y Alberto Alfaro En celebración al vigésimo festival Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, los mariacheros guadalajarenses Carlos Martínez y Alberto Alfaro encabezarán una presentación especial titulada Noche de Cultura, en... read more →
The Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza serves as host to more than a dozen events, including the Group Competition, the Vocal Competition, and the Original Songwriting Competition. We created our international... read more →