Photos: 37th annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference
Some 900 students fine tune their musical skills at the 2019 International Mariachi Conference at Casino del Sol.
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The day's last light hits Sasha Layva as she and Mariachi Las Aguilitas de Davis perform during the Showcase Concert of the 37th annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference at the AVA at Casino del Sol, Thursday, April 25, 2019, Tucson, Ariz. The conference continues through Saturday, ending with the daylong Festival Garibaldi at the amphitheater from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Hannah Gomez sings under the lights as Mariachi Los Tigres de Tolleson take the stage for the 37th annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference at Casino del Sol, Thursday, April 25, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Folklorico Gadsden Elementary School kick things off at the Showcase Concert for the 37th annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference at Casino del Sol, Thursday, April 25, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Luciana Reyes gets in some extra practice working with an instructor through her break during a workshop at the 37th annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference at Casino del Sol, Thursday, April 25, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Pedro Rooney gets into the mood, playing his vihuela during a workshop rehearsal at the 37th annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference at Casino del Sol, Thursday, April 25, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Isaac Resendez, left, with Herencia Mariachi Academy out of Corona, Calif., and Kevin Zuniga with Mariachi Los Potrillos of Cholla High School jam together as the other workshop students take a break at the 37th annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference at Casino del Sol, Thursday, April 25, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Members of Mariachi Los Toritos de White Elementary School gather outside AVA prior to heading in for their performance in the showcase concert for the 337th annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference at Casino del Sol, Thursday, April 25, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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David Rojas, with Mariachi Estrellas de Tucson, plays his harp as the workshop students go through the day's lessons for a final time for the 37th annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference at Casino Del Sol, Thursday, April 25, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell
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