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. In "Mariachi," tales of life as a mariachi are interwoven with enlightening biographies and interviews of mariachi greats, favorite song lyrics, and recipes from the mariachi culture. Fascinating archival photos adorn the pages. This well-rounded book of history and celebration captures the world of mariachi within Mexico and the United States and how it has developed into a mainstream musical genre.