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Latin performer El Chapo sings twelve songs in bolero, ranchera, and cumbia styles, including "Esa Muchacha Me Gusta," "Cierra Los Ojos," and "La Verdad."

In existence for more than a century, the Mexican corrido --or musica de la frontera, as it has also come to be known --continues to be met with enthusiasm on both sides of the Mexico/U.S. border. Filmed on location in Mexico and San Diego, this program showcases live performances of corrido music and interviews with leading corrido singers.

"The mariachi sound is the heart and soul of Mexico, and a form of music that today is enjoyed throughout the world. In this down-to-earth program, mariachi aficionado Cornélio Garcia introduces viewers to the music, history, and cultural importance of mariachi bands in Mexico and elsewhere. The renowned Mariachi Vargas de Técalitlan is spotlighted."--Container

For the first time ever, a live album comes from the famous group, featuring 12 songs that have been recorded in various countries ranging from Mexico to the United States and Spain. The tracks included are the band's most requested worldwide.