Friday Evening Mariachi Concert

The concert by Mariachi Garibaldi this evening was a thrilling break from the weather and a sentimental journey back to our years in Brownsville.

Mariachi is an ensemble of musicians that typically play ranchera, regional Mexican music dating back to at least the 18th century, evolving over time in the countryside of various regions of western Mexico. Typical of mariachi groups today, Mariachi Garibaldi consisted of violins, trumpets and guitars, including a high-pitched vihuela and an acoustic bass guitar called a guitarron.  All players took turns singing lead and doing backup vocals. The musicians were clothed in typical charro suits, a style of dress originating in Mexico and based on the clothing of a type of horseman, the charro.

Although mariachi music is performed by both males and females, Mariachi Garibaldi was an all male ensemble.  Typically, all the musicians were gifted soloists and performed on the stage and while strolling through the audience. They were joined by a pair of dancers costumed differently for each appearance.