New York City’s Mexican immigrant population is growing, and with it, the need for mariachi musicians. Ramon Ponce, Jr., to the rescue. He opened the Mariachi Academy of New York. Next Big Thing producer Amanda Aronczyk meets the Academy’s first students. For more information, contact the Center for Traditional Music and Dance.
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