In October of last year (2020), I once again had the pleasure of interviewing Carlos Martínez, this time for a new series of free podcasts offered by mariachimusic.com. Since it... read more →
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 →
Mariachi musicians knew her as “La Grandota,” while the media often referred to her as the “Mariachi Queen.” At 6-foot-one (1.85 meters), her presence was larger than life. As a... read more →