Connecticut’s first mariachi band celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at URI
Guitarist/singer, smiling while playing their traditional music for students. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor
On Oct. 6, the MSSC hosted a celebration of Mexican culture “¡Fiesta Méxicana!”, as part of Hispanic Heritage month. The event educated attendees on Mexican-American culture. Many students attended the event who were curious to learn about traditional Northern Mexican music from a mariachi band and enjoy free tacos from “Tacos de Rosa.”
Connecticut’s first mariachi band Fiesta del Norte played for students. The band features a trumpet player, a guitarrón méxicano and vocals, and a guitarist and vocalist.
Playing music for the students.
Guitarist and singer performing for the Fiesta del Norte.
Trumpetist playing at the“¡Fiesta Méxicana!”
Students are captivated by the joyous music being played.
Piñata outside MSSC for the celebration which students had an opportunity to take a swing at.
Students lined up outside the taco truck to receive their free taco.
Students lined up outside “Tacos de Rosa” to receive free tacos for the celebration.
