Mariachi other music into their repertoires, including waltzes and polkas. It also required them to play in public venues. From the late 19th century to the 1930s, Mariachi groups were semi-professional. In the early 20th century, U.S., record companies began actively recording rural music in other parts of the world. One of these as a recording called Cuarteto Coculense by Columbia, Edison and Victor in 1908 and 1909, recognized as the “first” mariachi recordings. The music also gained attention in Mexico City when a wealthy hacienda family brought an early Mariachi from Cocula to play for President Porfirio Díaz in 1905.
Mariachi los Camperos milestone album, "Canciones de Mi Padre". They also appear on Ronstadt’s sequel album, "Mas Canciones", which was released in 1992, and toured with the singer nationwide. Nati Cano died October 3, 2014 due to declining health, passing on the group to the current musical director, Jesus "Chuy" Guzman. Cuco Del Cid died in January 2018. "¡Llegaron Los Camperos!" was nominated for the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album. 2008 Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album. "Amor, Dolor y Lagrimas: Música Ranchera" was nominated for the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album. "Tradición, Arte y Pasión:" Mariachi