Coral Lopez arrives 90 minutes early to Kimball Middle School twice a week to attend mariachi practice. Up until this year, mariachi did not exist at the Elgin middle school. The new program at ...

Mexico City-- In the golden age of mariachi, thousands of music lovers would crowd into theaters and fancy restaurants or fill the Plaza Garibaldi in the heart of the capital just to hear their ...

Seeing the Mariachi Divas onstage for the first time probably makes many people do a double-take. Not only is each of the 15 musicians female—rare in the male-dominated genre of mariachi music Seeing ...

Metropolitan State University of Denver has built a reputation as a school with unique programs. Now there's something new for people with an interest in music and culture: an individualized degree ...

Mariachi, a soundtrack for celebration in Mexico, offers a way for couples to honor their heritage at their weddings. By Mekita Rivas Weddings are steeped in tradition, but where did those traditions ...

The rhythm of mariachi music is known worldwide and becoming even more so. Music teacher Susana Diaz-Lopez shares her insights on its growth and impact in the Austin area. From cultural connections to ...

Most Americans probably associate mariachi music with Mexican restaurants, not classrooms — but that's changing. Schools from Oregon to Iowa to Tennessee now teach it as an art form. San Antonio, a ...