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Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Celebrates 25 Years in San Antonio

https://www.facebook.com/MariachiVargasExtravaganzaSA/videos/367668480570763/ Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán set to headline on Saturday, December 7 El Mejor Mariachi del Mundo, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán is set to light up the 25th Annual Mariachi... read more →

August 17, 2019
Mandi Lozano
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24th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Vocal winners announced

In a stellar evening of whirlwind emotions, dazzling outfits and passionate performances, 43 mariachi vocalists from 22 cities and 32 schools from across the country belted it out on stage... read more →

November 17, 2018
Mandi Lozano
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Ángel Sención finds his voice and dream in mariachi

Just a few days ago, Ángel Sención walked through the halls of high school as a freshman and began his ninth grade journey in Half Moon Bay, California. It seemed... read more →

September 5, 2017
Cynthia Muñoz
Mariachi Extravaganza, Mariachi Music, Uncategorized

Apply today for grants for young artists

The Texas Commission on the Arts and the Texas Cultural Trust are accepting applications for the 2018 class of Young Masters, a joint initiative that provides exemplary Texas-based arts students... read more →

August 24, 2017
Cynthia Muñoz
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Catch the FREE Selena Music Tribute Sat., July 8 in S.A.

A FREE Selena Music Tribute will take place Saturday, July 8 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in downtown San Antonio as part of the League of United Latin... read more →

Roma mariachi auditions for AGT

Congratulations to Roma High School’s award-winning Mariachi Nuevo Santander from Roma, Texas! The group has auditioned for Season 12 of America’s Got Talent, and we want to take a moment... read more →

April 26, 2017
Cynthia Muñoz
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Mariachi Flor de Jalisco to represent San Antonio and MVE in Toronto

San Antonio serves host to the largest and longest-running mariachi music festival in the United States — the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza. Each year this festival attracts over 1,000 mariachi musicians... read more →

March 30, 2017
Cynthia Muñoz
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Kassandra Juárez to open for Steeven Sandoval

Kassandra “Kassie” Juárez is slated to open for Steeven Sandoval at a special Serenata para Las Madres in San Antonio on May 12th. The 18-year-old singer and violinist began practicing... read more →

March 26, 2017
Tricia Schwennesen
Mariachi Music, Other Mariachi Events, Uncategorized

Meet Mariachi Vargas’ newest member, Jorge Aguayo

Jorge Alberto Aguayo Núñez was born on October 13, 1980 in Nochistlán, Zacatecas, a town that has produced many outstanding trumpet players. His father, Francisco Aguayo, as well as his brother... read more →

November 22, 2016
Jonathan Clark
Mariachi Extravaganza, Mariachi Music, Mariachi Vargas, Uncategorized

Vargas gears up for San Antonio

The Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza is less than a month away, and lots of excitement is building up for this year’s event. Vocal finalists have been posted on mariachimusic.com, and the... read more →

October 31, 2016
Cynthia Muñoz
Mariachi Extravaganza, Mariachi Music, Mariachi Vargas, Uncategorized