Monday, October 24, 2011

Mariachi

Mariachi Review



MARIACHI
MARIACHI IS MORE THAN THE MUSIC of trumpets and violins: it is the makings of a celebration, a party, a wedding, a festival, or a concert. The author's narrative captures the world of mariachi and its development through her interviews with many mariachis, who give unique perspectives on the culture. Tales of life as a mariachi are interwoven with enlightening biographies of mariachi greats, favorite song lyrics, and forty recipes from the mariachi culture.
PROFILES OF CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY PERFORMERS, FEATURING LYRICS FROM THEIR SONGS, INCLUDE:
Jorge Negrete
Pedro Infante
Miguel Aceves Mejía
Javier Solís
José Alfredo Jiménez
Miguel Martínez and Mariachi Tolteca
Jesús Rodríguez de Híjar
Rubén Fuentes
Nati Cano
Rigoberto Alfaro
Heriberto Molina
And more!


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