On November 17, 2015, RIGOBERTO ALFARO was officially named director of the Escuela de Mariachi Ollin Yoliztli Garibaldi, in Mexico City. The school’s previous director, Leticia Soto, who guided that institution admirably... read more →
Congratulations to the 21st Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza competition winners! The Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza has earned a reputation for attracting the finest mariachi groups and vocalists in the country,... read more →
Few would argue that Azucena de la Torre—better known as Azucena “La de Jalisco”—is Jalisco’s contemporary queen of the canción ranchera. Azucena was born 32 years ago in Guadalajara, and... read more →
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 →