Events

Son de la Gila – Mariachi Conference

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The Son de la Gila Mariachi Conference is focused on the promotion and education of young musicians and music educators in the cultural significance of the mariachi artform through advanced music training and performance on the Western New Mexico University Campus.

Bi-national Indigenous Expo/Encuentro

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The 2023 Bi-National Indigenous Expo/Encuentro is a binational event focused on Indigenous art, music, culture, storytelling, and the important role of youth hosted by Western New Mexico University in Silver City, NM. This Bi-National Indigenous Encounter features artisans/storytellers and academics from both Mexico’s and hopes to bring the intersection of Indigenous perspectives and culture from both sides of New Mexico’s Border. This is an all-in-person, face-to-face, format event. For more information and a full listing of events, visit the Expo...
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Mariachi Estrella de Mexico

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EL MARIACHI ESTRELLA DE MEXICO, was founded in June 2008, in the city of Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico, The Founders were the Alfaro Brothers. (Ricardo, Martin, Manuel). This Project was born Thanks to the passion of mariachi music and the patriotic need to represent Mexican culture and roots. In its beginnings it was made up of ten musicians, the goal was very clear, to reach the peak of success. The difficulties began with the lack of credibility of the people in this project, but the perseverance, study and preparation of each of the musicians ended up making them popular. It is good to say that there were some important factors that drove the group to succeed, the family support and the union between the members influenced too much to achieve the goals set. After 2 months of beginning, EL MARIACHI ESTRELLA DE MEXICO was invited to participate in the XV International Encounter of Mariachi and Charreria, held in the city of Guadalajara, his participation in the festivals and in some...
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