Mariachi Santander, they have landed first place on the Mariachi Vargas Extravanganza competition since 2013. They have participated in competitions around the TX and the U.S. including UIL Mariachi State competitions and the world-known America's Got Talent. The most common dance technique in mariachi is "zapateado", a kind of footwork from Spain. Pounding of feet into a raised platform often provides the percussive. Mariachi Mariachi (; ) is a style of music and musical group performance that dates back to at least the 18th century, evolving over time in the countryside of various regions of western Mexico. It has a distinctive
The Bronx (band) toured North America, followed by a festival performance in the United Kingdom. A second album of mariachi music, "Mariachi El Bronx", was released in August 2011. Several members of the band also appear on the debut EP by Armistice, a Canadian indie pop band consisting of Coeur de pirate and Jay Malinowski. In 2012, Mariachi El Bronx collaborated with rapper Schoolly D for the theme song to Adult Swim's show "Aqua Something You Know Whatever". Mariachi El Bronx currently perform between segments on El Rey Network wrestling programme Lucha Underground. On June 26, 2016, drummer Jorma Vik announced his departure