Mariachi, ay Mariachi,
venga y cánteme
una canción de esperanza
y de alegría.
English Translation
Mariachi, oh Mariachi,
come and sing to me
a song of hope
and joy.
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Self Published: 19 March 2020, on Facebook.
Image credit: Rene Rauschenberger on Pixabay.com
The Story Behind the Verse
I was born and raised in southern California, so I grew up surrounded by Mexican culture. When I was in elementary school, we frequently made field trips (remember those?) to Olvera Street, the founding site of El Pueblo de la Reina de los Angeles. I adored Olvera Street: it’s open-air markets, restaurants, and… the music! Mariachis would stroll the streets and serenade the public. For me, it was absolute bliss!
As an Arizonan, I love Tucson’s International Mariachi Conference. Singer Linda Ronstadt’s extended family has played a large role in this festival over the years.
Your Turn
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