The sounds of violins, trumpets and guitarróns echoed through downtown Tucson on Saturday as hundreds gathered at Jácome Plaza for Fiesta Garibaldi, part of the 44th annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference.
The event, which celebrates mariachi music and folklórico traditions, drew performers, students and families from across the Southwest and Mexico for a weekend of concerts, workshops and cultural celebrations.
For longtime conference organizers, the event is about far more than entertainment…