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 →
(Drawing by Rodulfo Brito Moreno) Since ancient times, motherhood has been honored through a variety of customs and practices. The Mother’s Day tradition we know today, however, is barely a century... read more →
This coming Mother’s Day weekend, Serenata para las Madres will pay a special tribute to our beloved mothers. This unique Mother’s Day serenade takes place on Saturday, May 9,... read more →
Most MariachiMusic.com readers are already familiar with University of Texas-Pan American at Edinburg’s award-winning Mariachi Aztlán. Truly in a class by itself, this is the most acclaimed ensemble to yet... 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 →
Felipe “Pike” Romero The three winners of the 2014 annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Original Songwriting Competition were announced at the November 22 gala concert. According to tradition, members of Mariachi Vargas... 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 →