Photos: 40th La Frontera Tucson International Mariachi Conference
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Mamta Popat
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The 40th annual La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference is taking place at the Tucson Convention Center until May 8. The conference aims to foster traditional values of mariachi music and baile folklórico.
The student showcase takes place on May 6 at the Tucson Music Hall. Tickets are $15 through tucsonmusichall.org.
La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference
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Faith Cazarezm left, looks over at Alfredo Gomez as he shows her finger movements on the violin during the annual La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference.
La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference
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Students practice folklórico movements during the annual La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference.
La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference
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A folklórico dance student sports Spiderman socks during the annual La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference.
La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference
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Dyanna Mora plays the guitarron with other students during the annual La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference.
La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference
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Gianni Campuzano, right, plays his trumpet in a class with other students during the annual La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference.
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Rooney Suarez samples a guitarron for sale as he takes a break from his class during the annual La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference.
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Erika Lizarraga plays the harp in her class during the annual La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference.
Mamta Popat
Photojournalist
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