Forest Grove Mariachi Tradición 10th Anniversary Celebration feat. Las Cafeteras

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate Mariachi Tradición’s 10th Anniversary—a decade of music, culture, and community. Founded in 2015 by Lesslie Nuñez in the Forest Grove School District, this dynamic, audition-based Forest Grove High School ensemble has become a cherished group in the Portland Metropolitan Area. Featuring violins, trumpets, guitars, vihuela, guitarron, harp, and powerful vocals, Mariachi Tradición showcases the talent and dedication of its student musicians.

As the program has grown over the years, Mariachi Tradición has had the honor of being invited to be the opening act for Latin Grammy Award-winning artists such as La Santa Cecilia, Mariachi Flor de Toloache, and Mariachi Los Camperos on some of the most prestigious stages in Oregon. Additionally, the group has been featured as performers at the Portland Jazz Festival, the Pickathon Festival, as well as the  Festiba Mariachi Festival and the Tucson International Mariachi Conference.

To mark this special anniversary milestone, we are thrilled to welcome the incredible Las Cafeteras—an East-LA band that has toured the world with their unique blend of traditional folk, Afro-Mexican rhythms & cumbia, all inspired by their immersion in Son jarocho & zapateado dance. The evening will also feature collaborations with Ballet Folklorico Mexico en la Piel Academia, students from the FGSD mariachi program and FGMT alumni. The night will be full of surprises and collaborations.

Don’t miss this special anniversary event, an unforgettable night of music, dance, and celebration!