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Mariachi Real de México performing at Chelsea Market on Halloween 2011 from "Serenade from New York" by Paola Nuñez Solorio.

[PHOTOS] Photographer explains immigration through a mariachi lens

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Paola Nuñez Solorio knows first hand what it is like to be a New York transplant from Mexico. She moved to New York City to study photography at the … Read More

Charter School

New Texas charter school will start teaching students in 3 languages

By Tammy Mutasa, KXAS, Arlington, Texas

A charter school opening in Arlington Texas will emphasize international cultures and languages. The International Leadership of Texas' curriculum will … Read More

The Mariachi Divas at Downtown Disney on Tuesday, February 5 to present their Grammy nominated CD, "Oye," in the Best Regional Mexican Music Album (including Tejano) category. (Photo/Hector Islas)

[VIDEO] Mariachi Divas hope to win second Grammy this Sunday

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California girl Cindy Shea can be called an honorary Latina. The blonde Irish-Italian calls herself a “gringa who can get by in Spanish,” she’s married to … Read More

San Antonio Auditions: Contestant Victoria Acosta on "American Idol."

Mexican mariachi singer steals the show on “American Idol”

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If you needed confirmation that Latinos are in fact, taking over America, here’s the proof. Mariachi music officially stole the show on “American Idol” … Read More

Palmview High School Mariachi and Folklore group, Mission, Texas, on November 27, 2012. (Photo/Rogelio Escobedo, Jr./"El Gallinero" Productions)

[VIDEO] Texas mariachi high school group chosen for President Obama’s inaugural parade

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Students from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas will be saluting President Barack Obama mariachi style at his second inauguration in Washington, D.C. The … Read More

The City of San Fernando Mariachi Master Apprentice Program at the White House on November 19, 2012. (Photo/Gerardo Ascencio)

[VIDEO] Student mariachi group awarded with high honor and play at the White House

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There were trumpets blowing in Washington, D.C. today as First Lady Michelle Obama invited the 12 winners of the 2012 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program … Read More

Jorge Andrés Herrera's UCLA study looks at music as something that shapes Latino identity among U.S. Hispanics

Study: Music’s ever-present role helps shape Latino identity

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When Jorge Andrés Herrera arrived at UCLA as an undergraduate student, he came with a musical background. He had been in a Mexican music group for a while, … Read More

John Jota Leaños, Imperial Silence. Photo: Gordon Huang

Hispanic Heritage Month: Chicago Museum’s Mexican-inspired opera

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Death has a bad reputation in most places but is often celebrated in Mexican culture. A new daring multimedia work entitled Imperial Silence: Una Ópera … Read More

Mariachi Parade on September 2, 2012 in Guadalajara, Mexico Photo: Agencia EL UNIVERSAL/ RML (GDA via AP Images)

[PHOTOS] UNESCO officially recognizes Mariachi music

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During the traditional 19th annual International Mariachi Meeting in Guadalajara, Mexico, on September 2, UNESCO officially awarded Mexican mariachi music as an … Read More

Andrew De Leon's fierce exterior is a complete contrast to his soulful, tender voice. He's currently competing on season 7 of "America's Got Talent."

“America’s Got Talent” star Andrew De Leon talks semifinal hopes, bullying and being “bizarre”

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With just a few hours to go until tonight’s “America’s Got Talent” semifinal eliminations, Andrew De Leon is pretty calm. “I’m not nervous about … Read More