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 ...
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: ...
NPR

At San Antonio's Fiesta, Mariachi festival celebrates heritage and cultural pride

One of events in San Antonio's Fiesta celebration is the Ford Mariachi Festival. Barges on the San Antonio River carry bands and/or dancers to entertain those dining at riverside restaurants. At San ...
WBUR

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Boston's first all-female mariachi group

Tomorrow night, Veronica Robles and her mariachi ensemble perform at Symphony Hall for the first Día de los Muertos, the day of the dead, concert. In 2018, Robles founded Boston's first all-female ...