¡Viva el mariachi!: Meet the man bringing his passion for mariachi to Bakersfield schools

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Today’s interview on 17 News at Sunrise is all about mariachi.

Jorge Laris, an instructor for California State University Bakersfield, joins us to share more about a brand new mariachi ensemble at the university and the movement behind helping the community connect to mariachi.

Watch the full interview in the video player above.

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