Los Mariachi Sagas

Joshua Puente is a double major in music trumpet performance and education. Originating from Atlanta GA Joshua has spent the last 4 years at Florida State University. He has been a part of DCI performing with award winning ensembles worldwide. Joshua has been playing mariachi for a few years now and talks about his journey from riding the classical and mariachi world.  Follow Joshua on Instagram a...

We are back with episode 5 of LMS. Daniel Vallejo a senior in voice performance at Florida State University joins in and weighs in his thoughts on gigging culture and how the mariachi voice should be judged. Daniel a Tampa Florida native grew up with mariachi in his life and could be seen as a polar opposite to students at his age who started in the education system.  Follow on Instagram  losmaria...

Let’s welcome Michael Mesa one half of @DuodeCuerdas and a founding member of the FSU Mariachi and Mariachi Tallahassee as well as bass player for the ​⁠ based out of Tallahassee FL. Michael received his bachelors degree in violin performance from FSU in 2024 and since has been performing all over the southeast. Listen to his story of growing in a Cuban Ecuadorian household in the Miami area to em...

Let's welcome Gabriel Salinas-Guzman a 2nd year masters violin performance from USF. Gabriel is one of the original founding members of the FSU Mariachi and Mariachi Tallahassee. Originally from Austin TX Gabriel received his degree in violin performance from Florida State University. Recently Gabriel has started his own channel critiquing violin melodies and stylistic viewing incorporating h...

CarlosManuel Aceves was born in San Antonio Texa. He recently graduated with his Master degree in Musicology from Florida State University after previously receiving his bachelor's in music trumpet performance. Carlos is one of the founding members of what is now known as Mariachi de Oro Student Studio at Florida State University and Mariachi Tallahassee. Carlos coined the term (DCMR) Digital...

LMS is officially back. Let's welcome our first guest Alex. she recently finished with her masters degree from Florida State University. Before joining the FSU mariachi Alex had no experience with mariachi even still she was a part of the first ever FSU mariachi recital. Find out more about her story.  email us at losmariachisagas@gmail.com or instagram @losmariachisagas Support the show

We finally made it to the finale. Let’s welcome your grand champion Aldo Gonzalez. Since this episodes was recorded Aldo has graduated with his music degree from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Aldo then also co founded the popular Latin boy band Iluzol located in the Rio Grande Valley. They went viral after there cover of the cantina song from Star Wars and currently bookings shows and...

We’re getting close to the season 1 finale. Let’s meet Andre our season  runner up. Some say he should’ve gotten first. What does he think about??? Support the show

WE ARE BACK!!!!!! Los Mariachi Sagas is coming back with a brand new format new city and new people. We are finishing the RGV for talent series this week and season 4 officially launches next week.  This is Khris one of the most talented singers a I have ever met in my life. Khris was a top 5 finalists in season 1 of RGT and local RGV signing legend. Please listen to the songs sung in this episode...

Welcome back to episode 8 Season 1 of Los Mariachi Sagas RGV Got Talent edition. This week we welcome a very talented singer, songwriter, and the youngest competitor on the show Alyssa. Alyssa was a top 5 finalists on season one. She gave very unique performances with original mash-ups and musical performances ranging from pop, rock, and mariachi with everything in between. All while finishing her...

Welcome back to another episode of Los Mariachi Sagas RGV Got Talent edition. We welcome Alex the guitarist. An amazing singer, songwriter, musician, and wonderful human being. Alex had a major transition from being a fully certified nurse to full time musician. Listen in to his incredibly journey and even an original unreleased song. 

We are back with Episode 6 of RGV got talent series. We introduce Eli Maagic with two As to the show. Eli has an amazing story. He is a brilliant songwriter, singer, musician, and just talented and emotionally connected individual. Get ready for one the most emotional episodes that LMS has ever had. 

Welcome back to Los Mariachi Sagas. Today, we are here with the lovely Belinda. Belinda was a contestant on RGV Got Talent and became a fan favorite even as far as getting voted back in after elimination... no more spoilers. Listen in and enjoy.

We are back with Episode 4 of RGV Got Talent series of LMS. And we have a very special guest with us this week Aldo Gonzalez current music student at UTRGV. Aldo is an award winning performer and singer. he plays in multiple groups and records his own songs. Listen in on his amazing story.

Welcome to episode 3 of RGV Got Talent series. Today, we welcome the very talented singer/songwriter/multi instrumentalist Jakey Marz. Jakey is currently pursuing his musical journey with aspirations to make a name in the music industry. Listen in to his time on the show and the memories he mad eand what the future holds for him. 

Welcome back to our RGV got talent edition of LMS. We are here with Juan Santoy. Juan is an aspiring medicine student that stumbled his way into the show but manages to give memorable performances at his time there. 

Welcome to a brand new series of Los Mariachi Sagas. These episode will cover all the contestants of season 1 of RGV Got Talent. Our first guest is Alexa Alvarez. Alexa is currently a student at UTRGV who aspires to be an English teacher but still holds music closely to her heart. Listen into her incredible story from baking home schooled to traveling to student countries around the world. 

Is this the last time Alex and Matt are going to be together…..things get heated up in this episode and don’t ever give someone with a gun an attitude. 

This week Noel fills in for Matt. Noel wrote our intro and has just as many stories to tell. Are we going to be doing virtual gigs soon??!!? Let's talk about it 

We have a special guest this week Myrka Chapa a recent graduate of UTRGV. Myrka works at Creative Arts Studio in McAllen TX and has traveled all across the country singing and doing what she loves. She also competed in Tengo Talento Mucho Talento. Listen as we get into Myrka's humble beginnings and where her musical carrear has taken her. 

We are back. I apologize for the long break this episode will explain a little of what is going on. Catch up with Alex and Matt and find out who got groped and by who. Matt is dogsitting and someone finally got a job! Follow us on Instragram, Facebook, and Youtube @losmariachisagas and email losmariachisagas@gmail.com

We are back with our latest guest Rubensito Nuñez. Ruben is the former trumpet player for Mariachi Atzlan of UTRGV and Mariachi Cascabel of Rio Grande City high school. Find out what it's really like to be a member of Mariachi Atzlan and Ruben's crazy musical encounters with some funny stories about maestro Rigoberto Alfaro. It's a long one but every minute is worth it. 

We are back. Find out what it's like to ride for 2 hours with someone you don't know or don't speak the same language with. What is Matt's biggest flaw??? and will Alexis ever find a job and stop complaining about pay in the valley???Probably not but find out.

Check out this episode of Alex and Matt and some spontaneous guest for inside scoop of messing up your friends wedding and what dating life is like for these guys now. is Alex done with love??

Alex and Matt are back in person and providing a special scoop and what’s been going on in each of their lives recently with both moving and one special person getting married ?!?! Tune in and find out who.