Greater LA

Teaching kids mariachi music and Mexican culture

Hosted by Steve Chiotakis Nov. 04, 2019 Los Angeles

Two young guitar players in SMYO’s mariachi ensemble. Photo by Angel Carreras.

One nonprofit in Santa Monica is teaching under-resourced kids how to play mariachi music, plus Spanish language and Mexican culture. One student has gone on to play with the LA Phil.

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Credits

Host:

Steve Chiotakis

Producers:

Christian Bordal, Jenna Kagel