The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The full title of the city’s annual mariachi blast is frequently overlooked: Encuentro Internacional de Mariachi y Charreria. This last part is of huge importance to the many fans of Mexican-style rodeo.
Thursday dance
Free dance presentations by accomplished groups are held each Thursday.
Ask anyone from Jalisco what is the most emblematic tradition of this state, and the likely answer will be mariachi music.
Yngwie Malmsteen
Swedish guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and bandleader who became known for his neo-classical playing style in heavy metal.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, August 15, 9 p.m. 450-1,150 pesos.
Here’s a rundown of some of the highlights of the Traditional Mariachi Festival.
Guadalajara’s National Encounter of Traditional Mariachis has usually been a low-key precursor to the big and brassy sounds that predominate at the more well-known International Mariachi Festival at the end of August.
Even longtime enthusiasts of all things Mexican may not have heard of ranchero/mariachi singer Matilde Sanchez Elias (“La Torcacita”), who had to play second fiddle to the great Lucha Reyes during her career but, nonetheless, was a much loved performer.
