This mariachi band from Jalisco, Mexico, preserves the style without trying to popularize it for bigger audiences. Jesus Reyes leads the band, while
Jesus and Cesareo Morales play violins; all members of the band come from long-established families of musicians. The group plays at parties and public functions, and sometimes accompanies ranchera stars such as
Maria de Lourdes and
Lucha Villa. Corason Records has released
Sones from Jalisco. ~ John Bush