Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán to hit the Hill Auditorium stage in Ann Arbor April 1

ANN ARBOR, MI - UMS is proud to bring back Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán after their extremely popular performances in 2010 and 2013. No other mariachi in history has had a trajectory or influence remotely comparable to this group, which is widely considered the finest mariachi in the world.

Founded in a small city near Jalisco by Don Gaspar Vargas in the 1890s, this band basically invented the modern mariachi. The group continues to dazzle with world-class vocalists and instrumentalists, flawless ensemble work, impeccable taste in repertoire, and spellbinding showmanship.

The group never fails to engage its audience, eliciting spontaneous gritos, sing-alongs, and one ovation after another with its heart-wrenching vocals and virtuosic instrumentals. Masters at melding the old world style of mariachi music with new, innovative pieces, Mariachi Vargas is appealing to audiences across all generations.