Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo! It celebrates Mexico's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Far more popular in the United States than in Mexico, it became popular here in the 1980s when beer, wine, and tequila advertisers began celebrating it -- and Americans will always fall in line for good advertising campaigns. Today, beer sales on Cinco de Mayo rival those on Superbowl Sunday. The holiday also gives us an opportunity to pay homage to a great Mexican-American culture -- great food, great music, and a great history. In these perilous times it is good to be reminded of something positive.
Nothing says Mexican music more than the joyous rhythms of mariachi. Here are some examples to get you ready for tomorrow's celebrations.
First we have a compilation of twenty-five great songs, paired with a visual tour of Mexico:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoXh_CzAo10
Followed by seven instrumental folk songs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyjHTYF-4H0
Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea was the first all-female mariachi ensemble to win a Grammy Award. Here is their innovative and electrifying performance at the 11th Annual International Mariachi woman's Festival in 2024:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE-2JXIar3A
You may happen upon me celebrating Cinco de Mayo tomorrow. I'll be the one saying, "Dos Equis, por favor."
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