Mariachi

MARIACHI MUSIC. Although most people enjoy the atmosphere of alegría (joy) generated by a good mariachi group, few are familiar with the background of mariachi music in either Mexico or Texas. Today large mariachis with the traditional instrumentation of trumpets, violins, guitar, vihuela and guitarrón are easy to locate in all Texas cities, while smaller groups are ubiquitous entertainment in Mexican restaurants throughout the state...

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