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Mariachi's hometown, Guadalajara, echoes with joyful music, heritage

Mariachis wear clothing similar to that of the charro, or cowboy, with silver or other shiny concho studs.

JUNE NAYLOR/Special to DMN

Mariachis wear clothing similar to that of the charro, or cowboy, with silver or other shiny concho studs.

To grasp mariachi music's place in the cultural pantheon of Mexico (pop and traditional) requires a trip to Guadalajara, its birthplace, to embrace the sound in its original setting. About 35 mariachi groups will be playing across the city on any given weekend.
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