Mexico celebrated as mariachi music was named ... this validates that,” said Luis Martinez, a violinist of the mariachi band Los Reales, one of dozens that plays in Guadalajara.

And no one does it better than Joya de Mexico. Originally from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, this Lorain-based group has been spreading the somber sounds of their native land throughout Cleveland since ...

“I grew up listening to mariachi, and it has always been a huge part of my life,” said Estrada, a first-generation student whose parents came to the United States from Mexico 18 years ago.

Check out this Northwestern News video, where the Mariachi Northwestern band members talk about the appeal of Mexican folk music and offer a sample of their sound. Tell us what you think. E-mail ...