Mariachi Serenades For Mom

Young Chicago musicians make mariachi music for Mother’s Day.

By Jason Marck
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Mariachi Herencia de Mexico entertain in honor of Cinco de Mayo festivities before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Associated Press
Twins White Sox Baseball
Mariachi Herencia de Mexico entertain in honor of Cinco de Mayo festivities before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Associated Press

Mariachi Serenades For Mom

Young Chicago musicians make mariachi music for Mother’s Day.

By Jason Marck
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Mariachi Herencia de México is Chicago’s premier ensemble for young musicians exploring their musical roots. Two members of the Grammy-nominated group talk to Reset about returning from the pandemic, and how the group will help you give the ultimate Mother’s Day gift of a mariachi serenade.

GUESTS: Melanie Juarez, guitar and vocals

Marco Villela, trumpet and vocals