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Mariachi Sol de Mexico
Part of the romance of Mariachi songs is that all things are possible. The humor, the spirit, and even the bittersweet, inspire us to a world where we live out our dreams. In that same way, much of the excitement of Jóse Hernàndez’ Mariachi Sol de Mexico® is that all things mariachi are possible. While his family tree is rooted in five generations of Mariachi musicians that hail from La Sierra del Tigre region of Jalisco, Jose built on that foundation to grow mariachi music in new lands, in
new musical genres, and in the hearts of new audiences.
Unprecedented, unrivaled and uninhibited, the impact of Jose Hernandez and his Sol de Mexico on mariachi and all music is undeniable. After forming Mariachi Sol de Mexico in 1981, Jose’s charismatic arrangements and signature trumpet playing made the group an instant and lasting success: Sol de Mexico has played to sold-out halls from New York’s Lincoln Center to Viña del Mar in Santiago, Chile. Not only were they the first Mariachi group to play concerts in Beijing, China and Pyongyang, North Korea; the shows were sold out! They have also played for four U.S. Presidents (Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush) including performances at the White House
Right from the start, Jose has been an innovator, as evidenced by creating a cohesive collaboration with symphonies throughout the United States. The marriage of the styles is so seamless that it seems natural now. “Everybody in Latin America serenades their girlfriend or their wife with mariachi music—because they see it in the movies. But it has evolved so much over the last 20 years it’s almost like a classical art form.” Jose says.
Indeed, the theatrical aspect of Sol de Mexico’s performances has been an attraction to Hollywood for soundtracks, where he has provided music since the 1980s. In fact, Sol de Mexico’s music recently was featured in the movie Glory Road and in Academy Award nominated Seabiscuit.
Also under Jose’s guiding hands, the art form has taken on many other successful, fun and creative styles, bringing more generations into the mariachi family. He created Reyna de Los Angeles, America’s first all-female mariachi ensemble. In 1991 he formed a children’s music foundation, the Mariachi Heritage Society, because the importance of maintaining the spirit of culture is only equaled by the importance of giving children the tools for success in any endeavor.
The versatility of Sol de Mexico to expand to new audiences has led to unexpected collaborations, such as with the Beach Boys and Willie Nelson. Within the world of Latin music, Sol de Mexico has played alongside stars such as Vicente Fernandez. Selena, Jose Feliciano and a record-breaking concert tour with the one and only Luis Miguel. Jose’s records have been nominated for
multiple Grammy awards and it is a tribute to the impact of Jose that Sol de Mexico was invited to play at the inaugural Latin Grammy Awards.
But more than awards and credits, it is the passion and love of the mariachi tradition that courses through Jose’s veins into audiences’ hearts. Although he has played for heads of state, it is not surprising to see Jose perform at his famous mariachi restaurant, Cielito Lindo. Arranging and writing mariachi music is a legacy that Jose respects and loves.
“I am a fifth-generation mariachi musician; my dad came here in the 1940s when there was one place in Los Angeles that had mariachi music and the band had to pay the restaurant owner 25 cents per song to make up for the lost jukebox quarter. But my father always said that the day mariachi music is work is the day you die.”
Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle
Based out of McAllen, Texas, Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle was formed in March of 1997 and has become one of the most popular mariachi groups across the country. Los Arrieros is an ensemble comprised of remarkably talented musicians and full-time music educators with a desire to promote the beauty and splendor of mariachi music. With their energetic shows, strong vocals, stirring melodies, and masterful execution of classical, traditional, and contemporary arrangements alike, Los Arrieros have captivated audiences across the United States as well as parts of Mexico under the direction of Musical Director, Marcos A. Zarate and Business Director, Alex Treviño.
Their music prowess has led them to stellar performances at high class venues such as the prestigious Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, CA where they were the first mariachi ensemble to perform on its stage. Los Arrieros have also been featured performers at the Mariachi USA Festival in Hollywood, CA at the world-renowned Hollywood Bowl 10 times, a feat not many mariachi groups can boast and where they have continuously brought the sellout crowds of nearly 20,000 to their feet.
In addition, Los Arrieros have also been a favorite at the LA County Fair in Pomona, CA where they have performed for thousands of fans a total of 3 times. They have performed at the AVA Amphitheatre in Tucson, Arizona, the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, and at the Verizon Amphitheatre in San Antonio, TX. Other key performances include the LAs Cruces International Mariachi Conference in Las Cruces, NM, the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza in San Antonio, TX, Clark County School District Mariachi Conference at the Henderson Amphitheatre, the Cashman Center, and the incredible Smith Center for The Performing Arts in Las Vegas, NV. They have also performed at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo at the Arena Theatre, the Astrodome, and the Reliant (NRG) Stadium. Local performances in their hometown of McAllen, TX as well as concerts in cities of Victoria, Uvalde, Bryan, New Braunfels, and Harlingen, TX for various festivals have also yielded Los Arrieros de Valle much acclaim. In an Ovation Serious Concert Production of "A Mariachi Christmas" in the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Los Arrieros performed five sellout shows that received excellent reviews and garnered praise and recognition for the group. In November of 2017, Los Arrieros had the honor of performing at the 30 Amphitheatre in Austin, TX for the 1st Annual Mariachi USA FesTex in front of a very well receiving Texas crowd.
Their impeccable performances and popularity with a large fan base across the country led them to be chosen for the internationally viewed VH1 feature of My Bit Fat Fabulous Wedding in summer of 2007. A concert tour in the state of Jalisco, Mexico with various shows in the city of Atotonilco is another one of the many audiences that Los Arrieros de Valley has and the opportunity to delight. In Addition, Mariachi Los Arrieros de Valley have collaborated and/or shared the stage with world class artists such as Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, Mariachi Cobre, Mariachi Sol de México, Mariachi America, Mariachi imperial, Mariachi Los Camperos, Mariachi Reina de Los Angeles, Jose Feliciano, the world renowned Trios Los Panchos, the las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, Vikki Carr, Pedro Fernandez, Jose Guadalupe Esparza of Bronco, Joan Sebastian, Joe Lopez, Bobby Pulido, Roberto Pulido, Humberto Herrera, Ramon Ayala, Dulce Maria Castro, the tenor Mauro Calderon, and Rodrigo Vidal. In Addition, through their collective experiences and as a result of their amazing talents, members of Mariachi Los Arrieros have traveled the world performing all over the United States, Mexico, Canada, Europe, and France on some of the world's most prestigious stages.
Los Arrieros have released 3 full-length albums over the last few years and have been nominated for a total of 3 Grammys including the American & Latin Grammys. Their newest releaser from July 2024, "Para La Nueva Generacion del Mariachi", is a tribute to Mariachi Education and has quickly made its rounds into the 1st ballot of the Recording Academy's Grammy Nomination process! It swerves as a testament to their hard work and dedication performing, preserving, and teaching the beautiful music of our culture to the new generation of mariachi students and musicians.
Mariachi Los Arrieros takes great pride in serving as role models for the future generation of mariachi musicians. Most of the members of Los Arrieros are dedicated educators at various school districts throughout the Rio Grande Valley where they direct national award-winning mariachi groups that are amongst the best in the nation! Their passion for music as both performers and educators has truly revolutionized mariachi education in the State of Texas and is now spreading throughout the entire United States. Their day in and day out work ethic in the classroom is second to none and they have also extended themselves to conducting countless clinics and workshops across their State of Texas as well as throughout the nation! Some of the areas of specialization of its members are music educations & performance, kinesiology, engineering, literature, biology, and education at the university level. The few remaining members of Los Arrieros are university students pursuing bachelors or masters degrees in similar fields. With a strong base in education and an unwavering commitment to their music, Mariachi Los Arrieros de Valle represents the music of México to its fullest with its vigorous and festive sones, dynamic huapangos, tear-jerking rancheras, and romantic boleros that depict the sentiments of audiences young and old as their music speaks to the versatility and unparalleled arranging talents of their musical director, Marcos Zarate, and preserves the tradition and rhythms of the mariachi by delivering the very finest in mariachi education and entertainment.
Mariachi Mariposas
If you love mariachi music, you will fall in love with the sounds of the all-female mariachi, Mariachi Mariposas. Mariachi Mariposas began their musical journey in the summer of 2012 in the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas, as a 12-member mariachi. The group launched to provide musical opportunities to talented female musicians who shared the same common goal of supporting, promoting and safeguarding the art of mariachi music. Without sacrificing musicianship or tradition, Mariachi Mariposas offers a unique brand of entertainment that fuses power, grace and elegance through the sounds of talented women.
Mariachi Mariposas has quickly received public acceptance as being one of the best all female-mariachis in the state of Texas and the United States. In 2014 Mariachi Mariposas hailed as “Texas Mariachi Champions” by winning first place at the only competition for professional mariachis in Texas, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo “Mariachi Invitational” performing for over 75,000 people in attendance. In March of 2015, Mariachi Mariposas traveled to Los Angeles and San Diego, California as guest artists for the 2nd Annual Mariachi Women’s Festival. In 2018 they shared the stage with Alicia Villarreal, and Lupillo Rivera at the Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival in Santa Barbara, California.
In 2021 they were featured on the Confab Women’s History Month “Queens of Mariachi Royalty.” Recently, Mariachi Mariposas were featured as guest artists for the Albuquerque Mariachi Festival in Albuquerque NM.
Mariachi Mariposas have participated in many concerts and events across the Rio Grande Valley and Texas. They have continued their success by winning the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo a second time (2018), participating as a guest mariachi in the Los Angeles based, Mariachi USA YouTube Special and recording their very first album “Primer Vuelo.” Mariachi Mariposas have attracted more than 60,000 social media followers and have been performing together for over 10 years. "These talented women are bringing together a new generation of Mariachi music with their angelic voices and strumming their way into the hearts of thousands with the stroke of each cord in their instruments." - Sonia Ramirez, Texas Hill Country
Mariachi Mariposas members are currently living in the Rio Grande Valley. The group is comprised of successful women dedicated to their families, careers and the constant pursuit of education. Together, the group holds various bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education, business and engineering to name a few. They continue to devote their time and efforts to being prominent role models for their families and community as mothers, teachers, friends and sisters in music.
Mariachi Mariposas was founded and is directed by Mayra Garcia-Adame. Garcia holds a bachelors in music education and a masters in music pedagogy with a concentration on “South of the Border” music from the University of Texas Pan-American now, UTRGV. During her studies, she was a member of the UTRGV’s Mariachi “Aztlan” and is currently mariachi director
for the award winning Palmview High School Mariachi “Los Lobos” at the La Joya Independent School District in Mission, Texas.