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 →
Mariachi musicians knew her as “La Grandota,” while the media often referred to her as the “Mariachi Queen.” At 6-foot-one (1.85 meters), her presence was larger than life. As a... read more →
Renowned for his abilities as a trumpeter and his lighthearted, jovial character, Jesús Oliva “El Bolis” succumbed to heart failure on April 30, 2020 in Culiacán, Sinaloa. Oliva held the... read more →
Renombrado por sus habilidades como trompetista y por su carácter jacarandoso y alegre, pasó Jesús Oliva “el Bolis” a mejor vida el 30 de abril de 2020 en Culiacán, Sinaloa.... 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 →
https://youtu.be/Q8ufULsKorE At last year's 25th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, Mariachi Vargas performed the group's classic popurrí Fiesta en Jalisco. First released in 1970 as the title track to Mariachi Vargas’... read more →
