Mariachi Los Camperos perform "México lindo"

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Mariachi Los Camperos perform "México lindo"

Mariachi is an extroverted form of acoustic music that emerged in several western states of Mexico. Ensembles generally employ at least two violins, two trumpets, a five-string rhythm guitar called the vihuela, a large bass guitar called the guitarrón, and a Spanish guitar. Led by Nati Cano, Los Angeles-based Mariachi Los Camperos is one of the most accomplished modern mariachi bands in the world. [Catalog No. CFV10013; Copyright 2005 Smithsonian Institution]

3 min 18 sec

culture music performance tradition folk language festival smithsonian "washington dc"