Patricia Greathouse

From the inside of the dust cover:
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. Mariachi music has evolved from the local musicians playing in small Mexican villages to professional artists now appearing in concert halls, sports arenas, and performance stages thought the world, including the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. It is taught in thousands of classrooms throughout the United States.

In this book, 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.… (lisätietoja)