BEAT LATINO: Celebrating International Mariachi Day!

Is there any music other than mariachi that is such a perfect vehicle for high intensity emotion, passion, and over-the-top charm? This week’s Beat Latino celebrates International Mariachi Day, (January 21) with mostly mariachi from the diaspora. From all women mariachis, to rock and punk-tinged bands, to even a touch of jazz, here’s a selection of Mexico‘s iconic music as it emerges and touches hearts on both sides of the border.  Musical Works TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthEsta RancheraFlor de ToloacheMotherflower.Flor de Toloache LLC202203:50El GavilanMariachi Herencia De MexicoHerederos.Mariachi Heritage Foundation202202:32Puro DolorThe Mariachi GhostPuro Dolor.Sugar Gator Records201904:18LoteriaMariachi el BronxMusica Muerta, Vol. 1.White Drugs202003:54El Sol Que Tu EresLinda RonstadtMusica de mi Padre (Deluxe Edition).Iconic LR Masters LLC202202:59Los Angeles Lindo y Querido, Cap. 2Katzu Oso, Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas, Ulises LozanoLos Angeles Lindo y Querido.Lindo y Querido Music201901:40Mexicana HermosaNatalia Lafourcade, Carlos RiveraUn Canto por Mexico, Vol. 1.Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.202004:12El CascabelMariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose HernandezBailando Sones y Huapangos Con el Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez.Serenata Records202007:28Pajaro Cu (Coo Bird)Mariachi Los CamperosDe Ayer para Siempre.Smithsonian Folkways Recordings201905:27La LloronaMariachi JoyaLa Llorona (Single).Las Vegas High School202006:23Te llegera Mi olvido (My Oblivion Will Find You)Mariachi Reyna De Los AngelesMariachi Reyna De Los Angeles.Smithsonian Folkways Recordings201802:31lLa Llorona (En VivoLila DownsDesde Bellas Artes Mexico (En Vivo).Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.202204:43Los Mariachis – 1957/62 Master TakesCharles MingusTijuana Moods.BMG Entertainment200110:19