Mariachi Charanda music from western states, Jalisco, Colima, Nayarit and Michoacán, but it has incorporated some work from other regions in Mexico. Songs include "El Capulinero", "Atotonilco", "El Sauce y la Palma", "La Pulquería", "México Lucido", "El Toro Viejo", "La Tequilera" and "El Huizache". Mariachi Charanda collaborates with cultural and educational institutions such as the Secretaría de Educación Pública, CONACULT"A"" "and UNAM appearing on programs such as Radio Educación, Radio Universidad, Once TV, Cadena Tres and the Discovery Channel. They have also participated in children's events such as "Alas y Raíces" and "Jugares y Juglares" in Mexico City. The group has performed
Mariachi song due to voice qualities. Mariachi vocalization shows influences from a number of styles such as bolero (a romantic style), huapango (using falsetto), son jalisciense (an aggressive style) and more. Voices must be strong to be heard over amplified instruments. Vocal style emphasizes operatic qualities and instrumental performance demonstrates a level of virtuosity that reflects advanced musical training. Historically, mariachi groups have been made up of men but there is growing acceptance of female mariachis. As mariachi groups are expected to play requests, they may need to know hundreds of different songs. Most songs are about machismo, love, betrayal, death,