by Bianca L. Granado 

Well-known Mexican singer Ana Barbara will headline this year’s Spectacular Concert as part of the 2007 International Mariachi Conference in Las Cruces, NM.

The popular singer will take the stage along with Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez, Mariachi Cobre, Mariachi Los Arrieros, and about 750 students who will also be showcasing their talents.

The International Mariachi Conference educates students from all over the nation on the skills involved in mariachi music and folklorico dance. The conference begins on Wednesday, Nov. 7 with student workshops in mariachi music, voice and folkloric dance.

Other highlights of the International Conference include a two-day parque festival and a Sunday Mariachi Mass. The two-day parque festival taking place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10 and Sunday, Nov. 11 at Young Park offers family entertainment, music, dancing, arts and crafts, and traditional New Mexican food.

The Spectacular Concert begins at 7:30 pm on Saturday Nov. 10. Tickets for the spectacular concert are available at www.ticketmaster.com and by calling the Pan American Center ticket office at 575-646-1420.

For more information contact the Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference office at 505-525-1735 or by visiting www.lascrucesmariachi.org

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