___News on the Folkloric scene

___the spectacle was colorful, lively and full of sound at the TAMIU Paradise Fiesta as the students of this lively art put on their best performance to a full house, otra vez. The costumes and the dances of Colima, Queretaro, and Jalisco amongst others showed us a little view of their Culture and daily life. The Ballet Folklorico has come a long way since the days when they used to rehearse on the sidewalks of the Esplanade and performed in makeshift costumes. Kudos are certainly in order for Ms. Gabby Mendoza-Garcia and her Group. Equally impressive was the University's Mariachi Internacional, we recorded them last week at the Art Show, and their singers especially the one who did all the old standards, Guadalajara y mas, and showcased a big talented Voice. This afternoon we head to tha United SAC to view and film the Martin High School's Fiesta de Mariachi's, an effort being put on by Mr. Francisco Sosa, he of the Tiger band and el Barrio Guadalupe, to reunite and present all the local high school Mariachi Groups.