San Antonio mariachi artist keeps spreading the music across America

In June, Anthony Medrano will be in California to help produce Mariachi USA, one of the nation’s premiere events to celebrate ...
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Oct. 5, see traditional Mexican music and dance in “Sugar Skull!” show for young audiences

UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center will present “Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. This interactive, engaging show is recommended for ages 6-12. “Sugar ...
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Mexican regional music went global — now women are demanding their turn

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mexican regional music — a catchall term that encompasses mariachi, banda, corridos, norteño, sierreño and other genres — has proved to be anything but regional, playing a key role ...
The Arts Desk

Classical CDs: Mexican brass, fairy gardens and a socially distanced orchestral recording

It's worth noting that Beethoven's final piano sonatas weren't his last works; there was still a lot of music in him. Performing them as weighty, epic closing statements can smother the sonatas’ ...
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Regional Mexican Music Is Taking Over Stadiums and Charts in 2026

The Regional Mexican music scene is experiencing an unprecedented surge in 2026, with powerhouse acts like Fuerza Regida, Luis R Conriquez, Banda MS, and Grupo Firme pushing boundaries and expanding ...