Few would argue that Azucena de la Torre—better known as Azucena “La de Jalisco”—is Jalisco’s contemporary queen of the canción ranchera. Azucena was born 32 years ago in Guadalajara, and... 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 →
Roy Quintero and Mariachi Los Caporales San Antonio's legendary Mariachi Los Caporales makes its return to this year’s Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, this time accompanying headliner vocalist Azucena “La de Jalisco.” Founded... read more →
Rigoberto Mercado An important mission of the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, now in its 21st year, is to honor and recognize artists who have made significant contributions to the mariachi genre.... 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 →
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 →
Congratulations to Cynthia Muñoz for being named “Woman of the Year” by the San Antonio Business Journal! “I am very honored and grateful to receive this distinction,” said... 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 →