Throughout the year, mariachimusic.com has released video recordings featuring exceptional performances from the 25th annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza. Many have been accompanied by blog articles posted on our website. Now,... read more →
Some called him “Santo Cecilio”; others, “the Mozart of mariachi.” To members of Mariachi Vargas, he was affectionately known as “El Chachalaco.” Regardless of what you called him, Pepe Martínez... read more →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SZXdQCVPuk Over its 25 year trajectory, the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza has given mariachi students the opportunity to learn from and perform for El Mejor Mariachi del Mundo – Mariachi Vargas... read more →
https://youtu.be/W5hfe6dEups A Pedro Infante se le considera el cantante y actor mexicano de mayor trascendencia de todos los tiempos. Ahora, a 63 años de su muerte, sus grabaciones y películas... read more →
https://youtu.be/W5hfe6dEups Pedro Infante is widely considered the most influential Mexican singer and actor of all time. Today, 63 years after his death, his recordings and films remain surprisingly popular, and... read more →
Thousands of students have participated in the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza over the past 25 years of and each and everyone of you is special to us. While there are some... read more →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8fuk006lqg Every year, students of all ages participate in an assortment of competitions of many disciplines. While many compete, not everyone can win. So what does it take to be... read more →
I had a chance to chat recently with Francisco Garcia about how he’s holding up during this COVID-19 pandemic and here’s what he had to say: Cynthia: How are you?... read more →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIJPMnZ7RI0 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley sets the standard for collegiate mariachi music programs in the U.S. Founded by Dr. Dahlia Guerra and directed by Francisco Loera, Mariachi... read more →
One of the most beautiful traditions of our Hispanic culture is honoring our mothers with serenatas on Mother's Day weekend. For many Mexican and Mexican American families, a Mother’s Day... read more →
