Mariachi Los Camperos de Jesús Guzman (Photo by UCLA)
¡Hola todos!
Good news has come during spring break!
The UCLA Mariachi Tour group will come to Japan in May and perform live at Waseda University. It also includes commentary by Professor Steven Loza of the UCLA School of Music.
Mariachi is a representative folk music of Mexico and a representative music of Central and South America, along with Andean countries, Argentina’s folklore, and Cuban music, which is famous for the movie “Buena Vista Social Club.” Mariachis wear traditional costumes and perform on instruments such as the violin, trumpet, guitar, vihuela (small guitar), and guitarrón (large guitar). Mariachi is played in Mexico during festivals, banquets, holidays, fiestas, and other national events.
On this tour, two bands will visit Waseda: “Mariachi de Uclatlán,” which is made up of UCLA students, and “Mariachi Los Camperos,” a two-time Grammy Award winner conducted by world-renowned musician Jesús “Chuy” Guzmán.
Why not take this opportunity to listen to mariachi, a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, and experience Mexican music and culture?
Mariachi de Uclatlán (Photo by UCLA)
Guests
Mariachi de Uclatlán
Mariachi Los Camperos de Jesús Guzman
UCLA Professor Steven Loza
Mr. Jesús “Chuy” Guzman
Date & Time
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 5:00-6:40pm (Doors open 4:45)
Place
Waseda Campus
*Details sent to confirmed participants
Eligibility
Waseda Students, Faculty and Staff
Language
English
Fee
Free
Application
Via MyWaseda
Deadline
Thursday, May 9, 9:00am
Capacity
about 180 people (by lottery)
*Results announced on the deadline day
Cooperation
Embassy of Mexico in Japan / UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
Before Applying
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Enquiries
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