Some called him “Santo Cecilio”; others, “the Mozart of mariachi.” To members of Mariachi Vargas, he was affectionately known as “El Chachalaco.” Regardless of what you called him, Pepe Martínez... read more →
Renowned for his abilities as a trumpeter and his lighthearted, jovial character, Jesús Oliva “El Bolis” succumbed to heart failure on April 30, 2020 in Culiacán, Sinaloa. Oliva held the... read more →
Renombrado por sus habilidades como trompetista y por su carácter jacarandoso y alegre, pasó Jesús Oliva “el Bolis” a mejor vida el 30 de abril de 2020 en Culiacán, Sinaloa.... read more →
Legendary trumpeter Federico Torres was honored in a special presentation during the 5th Annual International Mariachi Conference held at the University of San Diego (USD), March 10 & 11, 2017.... read more →
A Miguel Martínez se le refiere como el padre de la trompeta mariachera moderna. Comenzó su carrera cuando aun era adolescente en la Plaza Garibaldi a mediados de los años treinta, en... read more →
The son of Mariachi Vargas' trumpet player Federico Torres premiered the new book FEDES at Texas State University's La Feria Del Mariachi in San Marcos May 1. (more…)
Plan for a special weekend in Austin... read more →