Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán is a historic Mexican mariachi ensemble, widely regarded as one of the most important and enduring groups in the genre.
Origins
Founded in 1897 by Gaspar Vargas, the ensemble came under the artistic guidance of the late Rubén Fuentes beginning in 1950 and has passed through a lineage of distinguished musical directors.
The sound
Their music is classic mariachi, performed with the polish and authority that made them a benchmark for the entire tradition.
Legacy
Don José "Pepe" Martínez directed the group from 1975 to around 2013–2014, and it now continues under Carlos Martínez — a continuity that has kept the ensemble central to mariachi music for over a century.
Signature song
El Son de la Negra
"El Son de la Negra" is among their signature pieces, one of the most recognizable anthems in all of mariachi music.
Top songs
- 1
El Son de la Negra ★
Música de America · 1988
- 2
México Lindo y Querido
México Inmortal (En Vivo) · 2020
- 3
La Bikina
La Más Completa Colección · 2005
- 4
Las Golondrinas
La Más Completa Colección · 2005
- 5
Guadalajara
Música de America · 1988