“Sones de Mariachi”

THURSDAY, MARCH 7
PROGRAM #10306 12:00 PM PT

“Sones de Mariachi.” The Grammy-winning Mariachi Los Camperos is launching a new album, “Sones de Mariachi,” featuring a mix of popular and lesser-known sones rooted in Western Mexico, the cradle of the mariachi tradition. The band leader, Jesús “Chuy” Guzman, talks about the album’s fresh arrangements and the upcoming performance at the Fresno Philharmonic.

Guest: Jesús “Chuy” Guzmán, Director, Mariachi Los Camperos, Los Angeles, CA.

Remembering José Agustín. Mexican writer José Agustín died in January at 79. Agustín was a leading member of the cultural movement known as “La Onda” and a chronicler of the rebellious times of rock and roll and social protest in Mexico. This program features archival interviews with Agustín on his novels “Vida con mi Viuda” and “Dos Horas de Sol.”

Guest: José Agustín, Mexican Writer, Mexico City, MX.

Photo: Mariachi Los Camperos via Facebook

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