Javier Zermeno tells everyone that musicologists and folklorists have argued for years over the origin of the word - Mariachi.

He says that the best scholarly opinion is that the word mariachi comes from the name of the wood used to make the platform on which the performers danced to the music of the village musicians. But whatever its true source - and the truth may never be discovered with absolute certainty - the word today has one meaning that is crystal clear: Mariachi means one of the most exciting and enchanting music found anywhere in the world.

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Besame Mucho

Despite the young age of the members of the group, they have the vision of keeping alive their culture, tradition, and strive to touch their audience’s hearts with what they believe is to be the most beautiful music in the world... Mariachi music. Their most important tactic is to interpret their music the most traditional way possible; that antique sound, so beautiful, so expressive, the sound that most Mariachi groups struggle to obtain. Mariachi Aguilas De Mexico would like to offer only the best of the music of Mexico and win their audience’s hearts and their appreciated support.

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El Ranchero Afamado

Miguel Nuño began his career at the age of 16 in Ocotlan in the state of Jalisco in Mexico. His first musical group was “Los Extraños” to play at local parties in Mexico. In 1970 “El Ocotlense” started his first promotional tour outside of Mexico to California, Nevada, Texas & Colorado under the record label MusiMex and later Arnulfo “El Gordo” where he recorded a total of 5 records. He arrived in Chicago in 1979 where he joined the group “La Flama” where he recorded 2 more musical productions. In Chicago he has dedicated most of his music to ballads & Rancheras, where his popularity has increased the most. You can find “El Ocotlense” at most of the Chicagos’s festivals and important community events.

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Contemporary Salsa & Merengue Orchestra lead by Angel Melendez Together with some of the best female vocalist talent in Chicago, the band makes crowds dance to modern Latin sounds. Original arrangements by Angel Melendez and some of the music of India, Brenda K. Starr, Celia Cruz. Also included are the 2 original songs by Angel Melendez “Vuelve a mi” & “Sola”. As one of the top Salsa & Merengue bands in Chicago you can see them perform often at nightclubs, festivals and the some of the best venues in Chicago like: The Chicago Symphony Center, The House of Blues, The Taste of Chicago, Chicago Summerdance Program, Viva Chicago, Fiestas Boricuas & Tribune’s Rock the River Fest. Angel Melendez & Sus Orquestas Composer, Arranger, Producer, instructor and Trombonist. After witnessing a performance by his cousin Carlos Rexach with orquesta “La Solucion”, Angel decided to pursue his musical career. One of the top musicians in Chicago, he leads many Latin bands in Chicago. Angel has been the musical director and arranger for some of the most world reknown Salsa artists including Andy Montañez, Ismael Miranda, Adalberto Santiago, Cheo Feliciano, Frankie Ruiz, Eddie Santiago, Lalo Rodriguez, Hector Tricoche & Johnny Rivera among others. Angel Melendez & his orquestras have performed in most of the top venues in the City of Chicago including The Chicago Symphony Center, The House of Blues, The Taste of Chicago, Chicago Summerdance Program, Viva Chicago, Fiestas Boricuas, Tribune’s Rock the River Fest, most of the local dance clubs and many private corporate programs.

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Carpacho And His Super Combo started in 1986 with the main idea of integrating the band with musicians from various countries. The objective was to demonstrate the typical sound of music of each Latin American country. The band is succeeding to this end currently with musicians from the United States, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Mexico and a leader from Colombia.

Carpacho’s specialty in music consists primarily of tropical music such as: Salsa, Merenque, Cumbia, and Bolero. In addition they also play Samba, Bossa Nova, Polka and Paso Doble. The band feels successful when our audiences dance all night long, enjoying the music and truly having a good time. They are most well known for their energizing music and their on stage showmanship and fun.

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