Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán
Founded by Gaspar Vargas in Tecalitlán, Jalisco, widely considered 'the best mariachi in the world' and the reference point for modern mariachi style; has accompanied virtually every major Mexican ranchera singer.
Recognized as the most representative mariachi of traditional Mexican music; over 125 years of continuous activity.
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Pioneer mariachi led by Cirilo Marmolejo, the first mariachi group to make electrical recordings and one of the earliest to bring rural Jalisco mariachi to Mexico City stages and radio.
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