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.
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