The Latin Music Studies department of Texas State University presents its 16th annual Feria del Mariachi in San Marcos, Texas, on Friday and Saturday, May 1-2. The two-day event includes... read more →
(Drawing by Rodulfo Brito Moreno) Since ancient times, motherhood has been honored through a variety of customs and practices. The Mother’s Day tradition we know today, however, is barely a century... read more →
There’s much going on during the month of April in the world of mariachi music! Take your pick — mariachis with symphonies, mariachis with operas, or mariachi festivals. There are... read more →
This coming Mother’s Day weekend, Serenata para las Madres will pay a special tribute to our beloved mothers. This unique Mother’s Day serenade takes place on Saturday, May 9,... read more →
Most MariachiMusic.com readers are already familiar with University of Texas-Pan American at Edinburg’s award-winning Mariachi Aztlán. Truly in a class by itself, this is the most acclaimed ensemble to yet... read more →
Jackie Barrera's gives her award-winning performance of Pepe Guízar's anthem "El Mariachi" at last November's Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza. Jackelyn “Jackie” Barrera was selected by members of the world-renowned Mariachi Vargas... read more →
Mariachi Nueva Generación's winning performance at last year's Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza. Winners of last year's 20th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza received a total of $5,000 in scholarships and grants. Schools and... read more →
http://youtu.be/KnzR7mlvECc?list=UUN_BLhSa13GWTOZGglrnIZA UTPA’s Mariachi Aztlán will perform on Saturday, March 7, at the Edinburg Conference Center, as part of FESTIBA's annual mariachi concert. Following this engagement, the group will travel to... read more →
Members of Mariachi Sol de México pose with actress Martha Higuera on the set of McFarland, USA. From left to right: David Lizarde, Freddy López, Pedro Hernández, Fernando Velásquez (currently... read more →
Felipe “Pike” Romero The three winners of the 2014 annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Original Songwriting Competition were announced at the November 22 gala concert. According to tradition, members of Mariachi Vargas... read more →