Mariachi Tapatio

Mariachi Tapatio was founded in March of 2006 by a group of friends that have been in the El Paso mariachi community for years. Mariachi Tapatio’s endowed musicians range in ages from 13 to 34 and have come together to provide the public with a unique musical experience. The members of the group have over twenty years of musical and educational experience combined.Since its inception in March of 2006, Mariachi Tapatio has had various opportunities that have brought them recognition throughout the Southwest. They have shared the stage with artists such as Maria Elena Leal (daughter of the late Lola Beltran), Pedro Fernandez, Pedro Infante Jr., Rafael Palomar (former guitarist of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan), and one of our local stars, Lorenzo Mendez. Most recently, Mariachi Tapatio was awarded first place at the 2007 Albuquerque Mariachi Spectacular. Along with this award came the honor and privilege of working with various mariachi icons such as Don Jesus Rodriguez de Hijar, Don Miguel Martinez, Rigoberto Alfaro, Jose Hernandez, Sergio Caratachea, and Rafael Palomar. They have also shared the stage with groups such as Mariachi Sol de Mexico, Mariachi Internacional Guadalajara.It is through all of this experience that Mariachi Tapatio wishes to introduce the Mexican culture to its public, young and old, as well as enrich the culture of the Mexican community throughout the Southwest and other parts of the United States. Soon Mariachi Tapatio aspires to make equal contributions throughout the world. Brought together by these common goals, Mariachi Tapatio is dedicated to providing a new and brighter future for mariachi music in El Paso.I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)