In a gen ed class that I was in last semester, we learned about Mexican folk music, and its many variations and features. More specifically, we covered Mariachi music, learning its history and evolution and listening to its music.

As someone who has had very little previous exposure to Mexican music and even more specifically Mariachi music, I wanted to dive in further and immerse myself in the music in a different environment. My prior exposure to Mariachi music has only been in certain Mexican restaurants when entertainment has been provided. From this I was familiar with the instruments played, the costumes worn, and the style of songs performed.