EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Eight-time Grammy-nominated Mariachi Sol de M\u00e9xico de Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez, known as Los Embajadores del Mariachi, will perform their “Merry-achi Christmas” show at the Plaza Theatre this month.<\/p>\n
The concert will be held on Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. <\/p>\n
This event is part of their 16-city national tour celebrating the holiday season with a mariachi twist. <\/p>\n
The performance is particularly significant for founder Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez, marking his 50th year of promoting the regional Mexican genre. <\/p>\n
The show will feature a mix of holiday classics and mariachi standards, including Tchaikovsky\u2019s “Nutcracker” Suite and “Feliz Navidad.” Ballet Folcl\u00f3rico Quetzales of El Paso will also participate.<\/p>\n
Hern\u00e1ndez expressed his hope that audiences will gain a new perspective on mariachi music. <\/p>\n
The concert is the 14th stop on their tour, which includes cities like Portland and Dallas. Beyond performances, Sol de M\u00e9xico members educate through the Mariachi Heritage Society, a nonprofit founded by Hern\u00e1ndez. <\/p>\n
The concert will be held at Plaza Theatre, 125 West Mills Ave., El Paso. Tickets are available online<\/a> or by calling 915-231-1100.<\/p>\n RECOMMENDED: Mexican rock band Caifanes to perform in El Paso<\/a><\/p>\n Comment with Bubbles<\/p>\n BE THE FIRST TO COMMENT<\/p>\n