By Deborah Reed
WKTV Managing Editor
World mariachi ambassador, Mariachi Cobre, will perform with the Grand Rapids Symphony on Saturday, Sept. 20 at DeVos Performance Hall.
Founded in 1971 by Randy Carrillo, veteran of the first U.S. mariachi youth group, Mariachi Juvenil Los Changuitos Feos De Tucson, Mariachi Cobre is celebrating their 51st anniversary as a musical ensemble.
The group has been the world mariachi ambassador for the past 39 years, thrilling audiences with their vibrant and authentic mariachi sound. Mariachi Cobre has performed for millions of visitors at Epcot Center, Disney World, and with nearly 50 symphony orchestras across the U.S. and Mexico.
On Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m., Grand Rapids Symphony Conductor Bob Bernhardt will conduct a combined performance with the symphony and Mariachi Cobre.
Experience Mariachi Cobre’s energy live and locally in concert by purchasing tickets here.
About Mariachi Cobre
The original Mariachi Cobre group included Randy Carrillo, Steve Carrillo on trumpet and Mack Ruiz on violin.
Current members of Mariachi Cobre are: Steve Carrillo – Director (trumpet), Miguel Molina (trumpet), Joe Baca (violin), Hector Gama (violin), Israel Molina (violin), Aaron Piedra (violin), Roberto Romo (violin), Carlos Gama (violin), Louie Ranjel (vihuela), Omar Olivas (guitar) and Alex Garcia (guitarron).
The group has accompanied a wide range of mariachi and non-mariachi artists including Linda Ronstadt, Lucha Villa, Lola Beltran, Ana Gabriel, Guadalupe Pineda, Julio Iglesias and Vikki Carr.
Learn more about Mariachi Cobre here.
