https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SZXdQCVPuk Over its 25 year trajectory, the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza has given mariachi students the opportunity to learn from and perform for El Mejor Mariachi del Mundo – Mariachi Vargas... read more →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8fuk006lqg Every year, students of all ages participate in an assortment of competitions of many disciplines. While many compete, not everyone can win. So what does it take to be... 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 →
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 →
https://youtu.be/Q8ufULsKorE At last year's 25th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, Mariachi Vargas performed the group's classic popurrí Fiesta en Jalisco. First released in 1970 as the title track to Mariachi Vargas’... read more →
Kudos to Clark County School District in Las Vegas for their success in mariachi music education. What do you think of when you hear Las Vegas? We’ve all watched movies... read more →
Sebastien De La Cruz will premiere his first official music video on YouTube tomorrow – Sat., April 25, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. Central Time. The video is titled Sin Ti... read more →
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the livelihood of many musicians around the world. Mariachi musicians specifically depend on live performances as part of their income to make ends meet. Some... read more →
Mariachi Vargas’ upcoming performances in Ann Arbor, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois will include Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza winners as opening acts. Mariachi Nuevo Santander from Roma High School in Roma, Texas... read more →
Since 1995, the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza has promoted mariachi music and its culture through student workshops and competitions. Mariachi programs from all over the nation plan out... read more →