Texas Public Radio

Mariachi Extravaganza welcomes 1,300 musicians and directors to the nation’s biggest mariachi competition

Mariachi Extravaganza kicked off its festival on Thursday with the National Vocal Competition Semifinals at the Lila Cockrell ...
Iowa Public Radio

The biggest competitive mariachi event is drawing students from across the country to Texas

On the streets of downtown San Antonio this weekend, thousands of young musicians and the sounds of mariachi music. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) NADWORNY: It's called the Mariachi Extravaganza, and it's the ...
Univision

Mariachi Flor de Toloache and Fania present 'Puro Teatro'

It's not every day that a mariachi band gets to play Coachella, Lollapalooza or the Newport Folk Festival, but that's what happened with Mariachi Flor de Toloache, the all-women mariachi band that ...
Iowa Public Radio

Netflix documentary follows teens participating in high-level Mariachi competitions

High school is full of competition - sports, debate teams and mathletes. But did you know that throughout Texas, there are schools that offer competitive mariachi? (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) FADEL: ...
Arizona Daily Star

Arroyo Café radio show 'Viva Tucson!' to honor mariachi educator Valenzuela

David Fitzsimmons’ Arroyo Café is open for business this weekend, but this time, instead of political jabs at politicians local, state and national, the comedy troupe is serving up Tucson. On Sunday, ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

Due to growing demand, a college in Denver now offers a degree in mariachi

Mariachi is growing in popularity in the United States. In the last decade, at least 10 colleges and universities have started offering degrees in the traditional Mexican folk music - the latest, ...