Mariachi both countries, however, the learning of traditional pieces and repertory is still stressed to form a base. The International Mariachi Festival in Guadalajara is an annual ten-day event that attracts more than 500 mariachis, who perform in concert halls and city streets. Past players include Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Mariachi los Camperos (led by Nati Cano) and Mariachi América. In Mexico City, the center of mariachi music remains Garibaldi Plaza. The plaza fills with mariachi musicians to solicit gigs from individual songs for passers-by to being hired for events such as weddings and baptisms. They even stand on Eje Central
Entre Tangos Y Mariachi Entre Tangos Y Mariachi Entre Tangos Y Mariachi ("Between Tangos And Mariachi") is the title of a studio album released by Spanish performer Rocío Dúrcal on May 15, 2001 by BMG Ariola. This was the second album produced by Argentinian songwriter Bebu Silvetti for the singer. This album features ten cover versions of famous tango, mariachi and samba songs that cross the genres of the mariachi and tango musical styles. To promote this album, the Spanish singer embarked on a tour, performing concert dates in Spain. This ended 13 years of absence from her native land. Four singles were released