""I started with classical music, but I love my culture and I wanted to play mariachi music so bad. I'm doing what I love most.""
""(Mariachi) is very infectious music because it has a lot of energy. It has a lot of sentiment. Once you start playing mariachi, you fall in love with it and it becomes a passion.""
Dorado, a De Anza College student, embodies the rising youth interest in mariachi music in the Bay Area. Northern California schools are expanding programs to match the extensive offerings of Southern California and Texas. Mariachi San José, based at San José State University, promotes mariachi through events like Fiesta Del Mariachi. Ethnomusicologist Jose Torres-Ramos highlights mariachi's infectious energy and emotional depth, noting its evolution since originating in Jalisco during the 18th century. The dedication to mariachi parallels athletic competitions, showcasing its significance in Latino culture.
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