Mariachi Jalisco

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MARIACHI JALISCO US. A year ago in the state of Louisiana, mariachi bands did not exist. In 2011, former members of El Mariachi Real Jalisco decided to reunite and restart again the musical work of mariachi they did in their homeland of Cuba. Thus El Mariachi Jalisco U.S. was born in the city of Baton Rouge, Lousiana. All its members are graduates with different degrees from the University of Havana, Cuba. All are graduates of Mariachi Real Jalisco in Havana Cuba. This Mariachi began its work in Havana with Mexican music. In their resume they preformed 10 times in the International Mariachi Festival in Guadalajara. A video promoting mariachi music made by the producer and famous singer Placido Domingo, appeared on television, in Cuba, Mexico and broadcast in various countries of Latin America and the United States of America. Together all of the members, with over 10 years’ experience in the traditional Mexican genre, began presentations, social gatherings, and festivals after festivals: like the Latino Festival of Baton Rouge, Jazzfest of New Orleans, and other principle social events through out Louisiana. They are currently working on recording their first CD where besides recording music Mexican music, they intend to merge Latin music and the traditional jazz of New Orleans.