Los Mariachi Sagas

We are back with episode 5 of LMS. Daniel Vallejo a senior in voice performance at Florida State University joins in and weighs in his thoughts on gigging culture and how the mariachi voice should be judged. Daniel a Tampa Florida native grew up with mariachi in his life and could be seen as a polar opposite to students at his age who started in the education system. 

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Let’s welcome Michael Mesa one half of @DuodeCuerdas and a founding member of the FSU Mariachi and Mariachi Tallahassee as well as bass player for the ​⁠ based out of Tallahassee FL. Michael received his bachelors degree in violin performance from FSU in 2024 and since has been performing all over the southeast. Listen to his story of growing in a Cuban Ecuadorian household in the Miami area to embracing the mariachi culture. 

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Let's welcome Gabriel Salinas-Guzman a 2nd year masters violin performance from USF. Gabriel is one of the original founding members of the FSU Mariachi and Mariachi Tallahassee. Originally from Austin TX Gabriel received his degree in violin performance from Florida State University. Recently Gabriel has started his own channel critiquing violin melodies and stylistic viewing incorporating his classical background and blending mariachi regional influences. Listen to his story and where mariachi in the US is heading. 

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CarlosManuel Aceves was born in San Antonio Texa. He recently graduated with his Master degree in Musicology from Florida State University after previously receiving his bachelor's in music trumpet performance. Carlos is one of the founding members of what is now known as Mariachi de Oro Student Studio at Florida State University and Mariachi Tallahassee. Carlos coined the term (DCMR) Digitally Circulated Mariachi Repertiore in his thesis titled MARIACHI MEMORY THROUGH CAJÒN. Listen in to the story of the birth of contemporary mariachi music in Tallahassee Florida and what Cajon really means. 

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LMS is officially back. Let's welcome our first guest Alex. she recently finished with her masters degree from Florida State University. Before joining the FSU mariachi Alex had no experience with mariachi even still she was a part of the first ever FSU mariachi recital. Find out more about her story. 

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We finally made it to the finale. Let’s welcome your grand champion Aldo Gonzalez. Since this episodes was recorded Aldo has graduated with his music degree from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Aldo then also co founded the popular Latin boy band Iluzol located in the Rio Grande Valley. They went viral after there cover of the cantina song from Star Wars and currently bookings shows and releasing new music. Follow them on Instagram and Spotify. 

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We’re getting close to the season 1 finale. Let’s meet Andre our season  runner up. Some say he should’ve gotten first. What does he think about???

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WE ARE BACK!!!!!! Los Mariachi Sagas is coming back with a brand new format new city and new people. We are finishing the RGV for talent series this week and season 4 officially launches next week. 

This is Khris one of the most talented singers a I have ever met in my life. Khris was a top 5 finalists in season 1 of RGT and local RGV signing legend. Please listen to the songs sung in this episode. 

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Welcome back to episode 8 Season 1 of Los Mariachi Sagas RGV Got Talent edition. This week we welcome a very talented singer, songwriter, and the youngest competitor on the show Alyssa. Alyssa was a top 5 finalists on season one. She gave very unique performances with original mash-ups and musical performances ranging from pop, rock, and mariachi with everything in between. All while finishing her senior year of high school and a vasrisity athlete. Listen to her incredible story and find out what is next for her musical journey. 

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Welcome back to another episode of Los Mariachi Sagas RGV Got Talent edition. We welcome Alex the guitarist. An amazing singer, songwriter, musician, and wonderful human being. Alex had a major transition from being a fully certified nurse to full time musician. Listen in to his incredibly journey and even an original unreleased song. 

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