PHOENIX — Arizona State University’s mariachi ensemble meets every week, bringing together community members and students as they connect with their roots and Hispanic culture.
The university has two programs, a general community ensemble called Mariachi Diablos del Sol, which accepts musicians of all levels. There’s also a more advanced performance group, Mariachi Oro del Sol, which requires auditions.
Victoria Gonzalez Laredo, the director of the mariachi program, told KTAR News 92.3 FM the program has been connecting ASU students with local Arizonans for 40 years…