Alexis Perez auditioned for the Mariachi Extravaganza National Vocal Competition 7 times before making the semifinals that was added to this year’s events. What kept him coming back is seeing... read more →
Claire Cunningham, CEO of LessonFace, wrote "Lessonface is thrilled to announce our launch today of our collaboration with MariachiMusic.com/MPR, who created the iconic Mariachi Extravaganza, based in San Antonio and... read more →
By Gabriela Fuentes Retirement is often met with a sense of loss, a farewell to the familiar and the cherished. Yet, amidst the farewells, there lies an opportunity—a chance to... read more →
Last month, Mariachi Aztlán from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley produced a virtual concert in collaboration with the Roswell Symphony Orchestra. The production was titled "Cuando México Canta"... read more →
A Full Recap of the 26th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza For the past 25 years, mariachi musicians from all over the country have traveled to the city of San Antonio,... read more →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIJPMnZ7RI0 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley sets the standard for collegiate mariachi music programs in the U.S. Founded by Dr. Dahlia Guerra and directed by Francisco Loera, Mariachi... read more →
Congratulations to UTPA's Mariachi Aztlán from Edinburg who will travel to Washington, D.C. to perform at the 2012 Smithsonian Institution's American Folklife Festival.
The Annual Festival of International Books and Arts (FESTIBA), hosted by the University of Texas Pan American, is scheduled for March 28-April 2 on their campus in Edinburg, TX. As... read more →