Viva La Tradición!
Mariachi music is the most widely recognized tradition of Mexican Culture throughout the world and epitomizes cultural pride and celebration. What is significant about this event, is that we are featuring Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, a Mariachi group that over the last 50 years has become a cultural icon all over the world and has been essential to the popularity and preservation of the tradition of Mariachi music within the United States.
They are the grandfathers, fathers, and big brothers of Mariachi Music and have directly and indirectly influenced many of the performers that will share the stage with them on May 5th. It is the pioneers of Mariachi Music like Nati Cano that have given the youth of Los Angeles the opportunity and gift of being able to symbolize cultural pride and preservation through their talents.
Mariachi music is the most widely recognized tradition of Mexican Culture throughout the world and epitomizes cultural pride and celebration. What is significant about this event, is that we are featuring Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, a Mariachi group that over the last 50 years has become a cultural icon all over the world and has been essential to the popularity and preservation of the tradition of Mariachi music within the United States.
They are the grandfathers, fathers, and big brothers of Mariachi Music and have directly and indirectly influenced many of the performers that will share the stage with them on May 5th. It is the pioneers of Mariachi Music like Nati Cano that have given the youth of Los Angeles the opportunity and gift of being able to symbolize cultural pride and preservation through their talents.
Nati Cano was one of the first directors to allow a woman into his ensemble. With the evolution of Mariachi music in allowing women to be active participants in a male-dominated field, the tradition has continued to grow and become stronger in many ways. In Los Angeles alone, there are probably 5 or more working all-female mariachi groups, one of them being "Las Colibrí". This group is made up of ALL women that were born in the United States with Mexican roots that have found the passion and pride in them to want to continue a beautiful tradition. They are finding new life in an old style are going back to the days when Mariachi did not include trumpets promoting themselves as a "stringed mariachi". It is a unique approach, but one that reminds us of the simplicity and beauty of our Mariachi roots.
Folklorico Dance is just as an important representation of cultural pride as Mexican music. Pasión Folklore Mexicana is a dance company that is committed to the preservation of Mexican culture and finding ways to represent their culture with the upmost respect, talent, and beauty. We tie the inspiration for all this back to Los Camperos de Nati Cano once again, where their leader, Tony Rameriz was inspired in his youth by trips to La Fonda to start and continue a dancing career that would eventually allow him to fulfill his dreams of sharing the stage with one of the best Mariachi's in the world.
Finally, where would we be without the future of our tradition? The youth mariachi of Plaza de La Raza is the pride and joy of this concert. First, because the mariachi program is such a success, but also because of their commitment to their culture. With their parent's support and the wonderful instruction this community organization assures us that our music will live on. Cinco de Mayo will forever remain a day when Mariachi music is glorified, given it's time to shine, and remind everyone how proud we should be of who we are!
¡Que viva la tradición!
Susie Garcia
www.esaguerita.com
www.colibrient.com
Mariachi music is the most widely recognized tradition of Mexican Culture throughout the world and epitomizes cultural pride and celebration. What is significant about this event, is that we are featuring Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, a Mariachi group that over the last 50 years has become a cultural icon all over the world and has been essential to the popularity and preservation of the tradition of Mariachi music within the United States.
They are the grandfathers, fathers, and big brothers of Mariachi Music and have directly and indirectly influenced many of the performers that will share the stage with them on May 5th. It is the pioneers of Mariachi Music like Nati Cano that have given the youth of Los Angeles the opportunity and gift of being able to symbolize cultural pride and preservation through their talents.
Mariachi music is the most widely recognized tradition of Mexican Culture throughout the world and epitomizes cultural pride and celebration. What is significant about this event, is that we are featuring Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, a Mariachi group that over the last 50 years has become a cultural icon all over the world and has been essential to the popularity and preservation of the tradition of Mariachi music within the United States.
They are the grandfathers, fathers, and big brothers of Mariachi Music and have directly and indirectly influenced many of the performers that will share the stage with them on May 5th. It is the pioneers of Mariachi Music like Nati Cano that have given the youth of Los Angeles the opportunity and gift of being able to symbolize cultural pride and preservation through their talents.
Nati Cano was one of the first directors to allow a woman into his ensemble. With the evolution of Mariachi music in allowing women to be active participants in a male-dominated field, the tradition has continued to grow and become stronger in many ways. In Los Angeles alone, there are probably 5 or more working all-female mariachi groups, one of them being "Las Colibrí". This group is made up of ALL women that were born in the United States with Mexican roots that have found the passion and pride in them to want to continue a beautiful tradition. They are finding new life in an old style are going back to the days when Mariachi did not include trumpets promoting themselves as a "stringed mariachi". It is a unique approach, but one that reminds us of the simplicity and beauty of our Mariachi roots.
Folklorico Dance is just as an important representation of cultural pride as Mexican music. Pasión Folklore Mexicana is a dance company that is committed to the preservation of Mexican culture and finding ways to represent their culture with the upmost respect, talent, and beauty. We tie the inspiration for all this back to Los Camperos de Nati Cano once again, where their leader, Tony Rameriz was inspired in his youth by trips to La Fonda to start and continue a dancing career that would eventually allow him to fulfill his dreams of sharing the stage with one of the best Mariachi's in the world.
Finally, where would we be without the future of our tradition? The youth mariachi of Plaza de La Raza is the pride and joy of this concert. First, because the mariachi program is such a success, but also because of their commitment to their culture. With their parent's support and the wonderful instruction this community organization assures us that our music will live on. Cinco de Mayo will forever remain a day when Mariachi music is glorified, given it's time to shine, and remind everyone how proud we should be of who we are!
¡Que viva la tradición!
Susie Garcia
www.esaguerita.com
www.colibrient.com
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