A gala concert honoring the divas of mariachi music was the centerpiece of the 17th San Jose Mariachi Festival, but the month-long series of events celebrated all aspects of what might be considered the traditional classical music of Mexico.
The Mexican Heritage Center of San Jose CA produces a festival that includes workshops with world-renowned mariachi ensembles, several outstanding concerts, and a full-on free festival day with mariachi and Latin alternative music presented on multiple stages in downtown San Jose.
Mariachi music is an emotionally evocative and rich music that reflects the traditional Mexican spirit and culture.
