For almost 50 years, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s (UTRGV) award-winning Mariachi Aztlán and Ballet Folklorico UTRGV continue breaking barriers and setting a standard of excellence for collegiate ensembles across the nation.
Mariachi Aztlán are recurring winners at the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, one of the nation’s largest, longest-running, and most prestigious mariachi music festivals in the world. Joining Mariachi Aztlán this year is the lovely 16-year old Nathania Flores, who captivated the hearts and ears of members of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán with her exceptional interpretation of “Mi Tierra Mexicana,” during the 24th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Vocal Competition in San Antonio. Members of Vargas selected the Edcouch-Elsa, Texas native from hundreds of entries and more than 40 vocal finalists competing for the title.
Durante casi 50 años, el galardonado Mariachi Aztlán y el Ballet Folklorico UTRGV de la Universidad de Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) continúan rompiendo barreras y estableciendo un estándar de excelencia para los grupos universitarios en todo el país.
Mariachi Aztlán son ganadores recurrentes en el Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, uno de los festivales de música de mariachi más grandes, más antiguos y más prestigiosos del país. Este año se unirá a Mariachi Aztlán la encantadora Nathania Flores, de 16 años, que cautivó los corazones y los oídos de los miembros de Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán con su excepcional interpretación de “Mi Tierra Mexicana” durante la 24a Competencia Nacional Vocal Extravaganza de Mariachi Vargas en San Antonio. Los miembros de Vargas seleccionaron el nativo de Edcouch-Elsa, Texas, de entre cientos de entradas y más de 40 finalistas vocales que compiten por el título.
Presented in association with the Mexican Cultural Center of Denver
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Mariachi Extravaganza: Mariachi Aztlan and the Ballet Folklorico UTRGV
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