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 →
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán’s recently-released 16 Razones Para Cortarse las Venas marks a welcome return to tradition on the part of this time-honored group that has for many years interpreted... read more →
Julio Riojas, director of San Antonio’s popular Mariachi Uno, passed away October 14, 2015, at age 51. A talented musician and vocalist, Julio entertained family, friends and dignitaries with his... 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 →
Betty with Miguel Martínez and Federico Torres at the 2013 Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Betty Lawrence, known to many as "la abuelita del mariachi" (the mariachi grandmother), passed away on... 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 →