Traditional music of Mexico casts spell on new generation
Tagged: border, California, Mariachi, Mexico
The rhythmic tones of mariachi – the Mexican blend of horns, violin and guitar that incites both romance and tapping toes – is grabbing the interest of the iPod generation.
And young mariachi players are honing their craft as “apprentices” of the south-of-the-border music in a San Fernando Valley program that stresses the discipline needed to master music is the same that’s needed to succeed in the classroom.
Seventeen-year-old Romina Huerta is college-bound and has mariachi music in her blood – eventually she hopes to play professionally with a group called Mariachi Divas.”*
*From: www.dailynews.com/
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Filed Under: 1. Hispanic News, Cultura, Top Stories
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