Mariachi Vargas looks quite different today as compared to 25 years ago when the first Extravaganza was produced. In 1995, José “Pepe” Martínez, Sr. was the musical director and Federico... read more →
WHAT: World Premiere of “Llamarada,” performed by Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán WHEN: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from 3:00–4:30 p.m.WHERE: Tobin Center, McLaughlin Rotunda 100 Auditorium Circle; San Antonio, TX 78205... read more →
Tickets for the 24th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza go on sale to the general public July 16. El Mejor Mariachi del Mundo; Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán returns to San Antonio... read more →
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 →
Carlos Martínez and Alberto Alfaro Guadalajara natives Carlos Martínez and Alberto Alfaro will lead a special Noche de Cultura presentation at the Instituto Cultural de México as part of the... read more →
Carlos Martínez y Alberto Alfaro En celebración al vigésimo festival Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, los mariacheros guadalajarenses Carlos Martínez y Alberto Alfaro encabezarán una presentación especial titulada Noche de Cultura, en... read more →
El 1o de septiembre de 2014, el Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán lanzó su más reciente producción, el disco titulado Boleros, Baladas y Bachatas. La grabación fue hecha esta primavera en... read more →
On September 1st, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán released the group’s latest album, Boleros, Baladas y Bachatas. The recording was made earlier this year in the Mexico City studio of ex-Los... read more →
Leticia Soto retains post as director of Garibaldi school In the last issue of Mariachismes, we reported on Prof. Leticia Soto and the controversy over her being asked to... read more →
Frente: Fernando Velásquez, Carlos Martínez, Arturo Vargas y Andrés González del Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán El guadalajarense Carlos Martínez recientemente fue nombrado director musical del Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, asumiendo... read more →