Mariachi Band is a photograph by Alexandra Till which was uploaded on December 11th, 2014.
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Mariachi Band
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Alexandra Till
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The only thing more Mexican than tequila is the mariachi and it seems a shame to have one without the other. Mariachi goes beyond music, it is the sum of a cultural revolution expressed through a group of musicians, dressed in popular clothing (most recently charro suits) which encompasses the essence of Mexico and its people. It is something cultural, spiritual and traditional that is unique to this country, an experience not to be missed.
The word mariachi refers to the musicians now commonly seen in restaurants or strolling the streets, dressed in silver studded charro outfits with wide brimmed hats playing a variety of instruments which include violins, guitars, basses, vihuelas (a 5 string guitar) and trumpets. Their songs speak about machismo, love, betrayal, death, politics, revolutionary heroes and even animals (one particularly famous song is "La Cucaracha").
Mariachi means one of the most exciting and enchanting musical ensembles found anywhere in the world. The mariachi tradition has been extended from Mexico to places as far away as Japan and Europe, particularly the United States, where it was introduced by Mexican immigrants.
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Don Lee
That is pretty cool and it seem's you have captured it with the perfect sky in the background. I like how rusted and old they look as well and then with the sky in the background. They also look larger then life the way you shoot them like up like that.
Jacqueline Athmann
Surprise & Congratulations!! Your photo has been featured on The Art Shoppe Cafe group homepage! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! F/L
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Randy Rosenberger
Christine, I love the angle of capture and the element make up of this unique shot! Also thanks for the great description and history lesson. I enjoyed it! I am very happy that you provided this fine piece of art to share with your fellow artists and all potential customers out there. This is a very worthy piece of beauty and is deserving of being Featured in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. Hope the New Year brings lots of sales for you and I wish you the best over the upcoming holiday season and may your New Year be blessed, prosperous, and joyful. Forever Elvis Randy B. Rosenberger