35. ¡Viva El Mariachi!

Mariachi is a genre of Mexican folk music that dates back to the 18th century. Find out about Mariachi's rich cultural heritage, unique instruments, distinctive style of singing, and eye-catching clothing that add depth and texture to the Mexican story. Then meet Mariachi Puente, a talented group of junior high and high school musicians in Davis. Hiram and Ximena Jackson and Arianna Ramirez tell us how the group was formed and how they continue to practice and perform during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then visit Jalisco, a state in western Mexico whose motto is "Jalisco es México" (Jalisco is Mexico). Mariachi, the sombrero, tequila, birria, Mexican rodeo, ranchera music, and the Mexican hat dance all have their roots in Jalisco.

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Great job Rohan. This is very informative and the format is engaging.

What a great show Rohan. Being in the UK, we do not get much exposure to Mariachi, thank you to yourself and guests for the information and music.

Great show and great music program.  Thanks to Hiram and Ximena for starting this and continuing to provide more music for our students!

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