An illustrated exploration of mariachi that discusses the history of the genre, food and celebrations associated with the music, significant musicians, and more

Accompanying 50-minute CD contains examples of music discussed in the book.

Gustavo's family has a mariachi band and everyone except Gustavo is in it. Follow him as he finds his place in the family business.

Introduce your students to Mexico's most popular form of traditional music--mariachi. The cassette includes examples of son, polka, waltz and bolero tunes and s

In Boyle Heights, gateway to East Los Angeles, sits the 1889 landmark “Hotel Mariachi,” where musicians have lived and gathered on the adjacent plaza for mo