Mariachi Mexico Antiguo
Members of the group had visited Connecticut several times to teach mariachi music at a new academy for young students, developed in Wallingford’s Mexican community by Evangeline Mendoza. The success of this venture, and the founder’s retirement, led twelve musicians from the group to move to Connecticut from Las Vegas in 2016 to lead the school. Since then Mariachi Mexico Antiguo has become well known for its joyous and authentic performances in festival, concert, church, and community settings. They have won awards including Best Mariachi in the Tri-State Area and Best Mariachi in the East Coast. Mariachi Mexico Antiguo has produced a CD of their music.
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