World renowned Mariachi Vargas to perform at Detroit Opera House

This weekend Detroit will experience a legendary performance. The Detroit Opera House is hosting Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan May 9. The ensemble has been performing for over a century and is considered to be the world’s best mariachi band. The style of music grew in popularity after the Mexican Revolution and has remained a representation of unity for the country and its people ever since. 

Martina Guzman, a journalist and the founder and program director of VERDAD, and Detroit Opera's Director of Community and Audience Engagement Arthur White join the show to discuss Mariachi Vargas and the broader genre’s relevance today. 

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