August 6, 2019: Mariachi Artistico: a taste of Mexico
Over 400 people – from babies to seniors – spontaneously danced to the traditional and contemporary Mexican music performed by Mariachi Artistico on the Morristown Green in August, 2019.
Founded in 2000, the group’s members perform on trumpet, vihuela (5 string guitar-like instrument), guitarron (large guitar), and keyboard/accordion.
The group has has performed on national media and for such celebrities as Rosie O’Donnell, President Bush (Sr.), former Mexican President Ernesto Cedillo, Mariah Carey, and Conan O’Brien, among others. They have also performed at such venues as Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, the Ed Sullivan Theater, Shea Stadium, the Plaza Hotel, the Waldorf Astoria, and the United Nations.
The music reached us all – and created such joy and unity – as only the arts can do. It was a wonderful way to conclude our 10th anniversary season for Music Beyond Borders!!
The music prompted a spontaneous dance party on the Green…for young and old alike:
No one could resist dancing on the Green to The Mexican Hat Dance by Mariachi Artistico.
And moving to the music of the Mexican classic, Tequila – featuring Francisco Navarette on trumpet
Click HERE to see other MBB performances
Check out the writeup, photos and videos published by www.morristowngreen.com.
Be sure to check out VIDEOS from the wonderful August 6, 2019 performance:
Young children came up with the most creative choreography and then the band concluded with its performance of La Bamba – which led to spontaneous conga lines and joyous dancing by all.
Additional videos by Bill Lescohier for www.morristowngreen.com included: The Chicken Dance; La Bamba; and Besame Mucho.
Here are some PHOTOS from their performance:
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- I think we’ve got it now
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- Mariachi Artistico (L_R: Francisco Navarette, Matias Reyes, Sebastian Romero, Alejandro Leal)
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- Mariachi Artistico (L-R: Matia Reyes, Franscico Navarette, Sebastian Romero, Alejandro Leal)
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- keep those feet moving
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- The Mexican Hat dance is fun
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- Remind me how this step goes
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- This is for all ages
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- Babies want to dance too
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- We love the energy of this music
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- How does this spin work?
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- Creative choreography
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- Little people try out new steps
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- Grab a partner and move
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- Teen dancing
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- Enjoying the music
It was a delight to see so many brown bag a meal, stop by while walking in town, take a break from work and bring friends to sample cultures from around the world while getting to know our neighbors. The world was literally at our doorstep!