Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Venezuela becomes a meeting place for the mariachis in the region

- Venezuela opens today its first international meeting of mariachis, taking part in more than 70 musicians from different Andean countries, with the aim of becoming an annual event for fans of the known Mexican rhythm, with many followers in Haiti . Covered by the fact that, he says, Venezuela is the third country in the world in number of mariachis, Venezuelan musician and event organizer, Ramon Guerra, has brought together from now until February 13 in Ciudad Bolivar, southeast of the country, the musicians of Mexican folk art.

War planned for "many years" the first international meeting in Venezuela, but "the first steps are always somewhat difficult," he said. He stated that this first festival has found "very receptive" to the national audience, he had not had the opportunity to enjoy a similar event so far.

Musicians from Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Mexico and Colombia meet in a hotel in Ciudad Bolivar, over 500 kilometers from the capital, to share their experiences and pay tribute to the renowned maestro José Hernández, leader and founder 1981 Mariachi Sol de Mexico. The organizer said that this meeting, which is staged in his own city, materialized on the occasion of the 30-year career that Jose Hernandez has been devoted to "beautiful gender" played by mariachis.

War itself is considered an "ambassador of Venezuelan music," but more than 23 years in the music world as a violinist and musician, said his fondness for mariachi and the work of José Hernández. "We are happy because it has been a success, removing the odd problem, "said War on hosting this first meeting, during the various proceedings, expected to complete the seating capacity of 800 people in the room of the Hotel Laja Real.

He also stressed the importance of "financial support" to repeat this event with a specific frequency and lead to different Venezuelan cities. For this first meeting, the festival has had 25 private sponsors, and Guerra says the meeting mariachis backed by government authorities, with which it hopes to collaborate in future editions.

One of the highlights of the program is expected that attendees will see the "scoop" the result of Symphonic Mariachi project, involving the symphony orchestra of Ciudad Bolivar-led war with itself-and Dino Pronio Venezuelan mariachi Show 2000. The workshops dedicated to Mexican music, singing or rancheras, among other topics, will be directed by renowned artists such as Kenny Perez and Jesus Hernandez.

Another of the highlights is the conference honored Jose Hernandez, who will share his insight and experience on the ranch. The concerts will be open to the public and workshops have limited the quota to one hundred participants, though, said Guerra, anyone who comes "welcome". For the closing day 13 is planned gala mariachi that will delight audiences with a big concert which will include most of the musicians in attendance.

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