Photos: Tucson International Mariachi Conference workshop at TCC
Beginning in 1982, La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference celebrates 43 years with five days of mariachi and folklorico performances, workshops and celebrations through Sunday, April 27.
Events kick off on Wednesday with El Mariachi Canta Vocal Competition at the MSA Annex, Thursday is the student showcase at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, Friday is the Espectacular concert at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, Saturday is Fiesta Garibaldi at Jacome Plaza, and finally a mariachi mass at noon Sunday at St. Augustine Cathedral.
Jiselle Ladriere plays the violin during the Tucson International Mariachi Conference workshop at Tucson Convention Center, April 23, 2025.
A large group learns a folklorico number during the Tucson International Mariachi Conference workshop at Tucson Convention Center, April 23, 2025.
Gael Lopez Tellez with Los Tigres DeTolleson plays the trumpet during the Tucson International Mariachi Conference workshop at Tucson Convention Center, April 23, 2025.
A group of folklorico dancers take a short break during the Tucson International Mariachi Conference workshop at Tucson Convention Center, April 23, 2025.
Students learn a new song on the guitarrón during the Tucson International Mariachi Conference workshop at Tucson Convention Center, April 23, 2025.
La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference workshop at Tucson Convention Center, April 23, 2025.
Angel Jimenez, middle, a member of Mariachi León learns a new song during the Tucson International Mariachi Conference workshop at Tucson Convention Center, April 23, 2025.
An aid adjusts a students guitar during the Tucson International Mariachi Conference workshop at Tucson Convention Center, April 23, 2025.
David Gill helps students practice their violin playing during the Tucson International Mariachi Conference workshop at Tucson Convention Center, April 23, 2025.
A group of beginners play “Besos y copas” on the trumpet during the Tucson International Mariachi Conference workshop at Tucson Convention Center, April 23, 2025.
People browse a selection of guitars for sale at Guitarras Sevillano during the Tucson International Mariachi Conference workshop at Tucson Convention Center, April 23, 2025.
Grace Trejo
Photojournalist
The 44th annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference is all about the education, but there's plenty of opportunities to get immersed in the music that has long defined Tucson.