The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
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.
Urban artist Sami Estrada works on a live graffiti painting at Plaza Andares Thursday as part of the Festival de Artes de Jalisco (FESTA) program, which sponsors art, dance, music and theater from Jalisco municipalities through Saturday, August 15 at malls and other venues in the metro area.
Urban artist Sami Estrada works on a live graffiti painting at Plaza Andares Thursday as part of the Festival de Artes de Jalisco (FESTA) program, which sponsors art, dance, music and theater from Jalisco municipalities through Saturday, August 15 at malls and other venues in the metro area.
