Mariachi is resounding in hundreds of U.S. public schools offering the festive Mexican folk music as part of their band classes, music experts say. Many student musicians will get a chance to show ...

Two local Rifle Middle School students, Mia Alvarez and Dylan Quintana, spent their summer break in a unique way—by diving into the rich world of mariachi music at the Aspen Music Festival and School ...

Music sometimes acts like a universal language, connecting people from different places, backgrounds and cultures. Now, a four-time Grammy award nominee is connecting young students with the age old ...

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 ...

EVERETT – These weren’t your typical Mexican restaurant mariachi bands. Members of three famous mariachi groups belted out vocals at the Everett Events Center on Sunday that could have given some ...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) -- Once a week after school at Ponderosa Elementary the sound of music fills classroom 47. Students are learning about mariachi music and how to play instruments as part of ...

DELANO, Calif. — Celebrations are planned throughout the day on September 16, commemorating and honoring the day that Mexico gained its independence. Mariachi is a style of music originating from ...

Ally Rodriguez has always been passionate about music, but she didn’t know how much of an impact the mariachi genre would have on her life until she started playing it herself. “Before being in an ...

NATIONAL CITY, Calif. — Mariachi music is deeply rooted in Mexican culture and it’s appreciated by people all around the world. CBS 8 caught up with a group of kids in National City whose love for ...

“Mariachi music, for me, is heart, is passion, is life, is art,” Guzmán said. “In Mexico, mariachi is … our flag.” Composed of 40 students, the Music of Mexico Ensemble offers both a beginner and an ...

Portillo sang a cover of Mexican composer and singer Juan Gabriel’s "Amor Eterno". The song gained recognition through ...

Parents and grandparents seem to always be looking for an affordable place where active kiddos can release some energy, be entertained and learn a few things —especially on a cold or rainy day, when ...