Local Mariachi Singer Gabriel Estrada to Open for Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán

Music is an important part of the Mexican culture especially the mariachi music that has grown over the centuries and has become the face of the Mexican folk music. Founded in 1897 by Gaspar Vargas, Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán is a Mexican musical ensemble that brings together some of the best mariachi musicians across the globe. With more than 100 years of musical celebration this band has undergone many changes and has introduced some of the finest mariachi talents. To make things interesting for mariachi enthusiasts and lovers, Grand Rapids Symphony will bring in Mariachi Vargas to Picnic Pops which will have an opening performance by Gabriel Estrada.
Over the years, Gabriel Estrada has become one of the popular names in West Michigan’s mariachi music.
Estrada is no stranger to mariachi music as he has been attached to it since 1982 when he was just a 12-year old teen. At the age of 15, he started playing violin for John Vela’s professional group Mariachi Royale becoming the youngest performer in the group which got him the nickname of ‘El Bebe’. However, Gabriel Estrada showcased his true singing talent at Quinceañeras, various local Hispanic restaurants, hotels and Mexican festivals which earned him immense popularity and followers.
The upcoming Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán show will be held at Cannonsburg Ski Area on August 5, 2017 allowing you to have a great evening filled with mariachi music performed by some of the true talents in the world of Mexican music.