CD-Charts Position 1
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La Pistola y El Corazon

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by: Los Lobos

Release Date October 25, 1990
Everyone knows Los Lobos know how to rock, but this album shows their outstanding musicianship in the totally different context of traditional Mexican music. Using only acoustic instruments, they have produced an eminently listenable, smoothly produced and accessible entry point for the everyday listener to get into this rich musical tradition. Whether you are a serious or casual listener, or just want terrific background music for a dinner party, you can't go wrong with this album.

CD-Charts Position 2
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Una Sangre (One Blood)

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by: Lila Downs

Release Date June 15, 2004
Lila Downs es una representante si no la mejor, importantísima, de la música mexicana contemporánea. De orígen autóctono y comprometida con sus tradiciones, ésta cantante hace un arte de cada presentación además de ser bella y representar en carne viva a la mujer Itsmeña; su arte y belleza reunidos en un mismo ser le hacen como toda oaxaqueña digna de admiración.

CD-Charts Position 3
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Mexican Spaghetti Western

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by: Chingon

Release Date April 10, 2007
I usually listen to music on random play, shuffling through 6 CD's in a carousel CD player. Not this one! I love it so much, it always stands alone, sometimes on the repeat mode for consecutive multiple listens. After seeing "Kill Bill", I fell in love with the soundtrack, but had no idea this CD existed until recently. Every track is outstanding, the arrangements are lush, the recording quality is excellent, and the musicianship is off the chain. This CD never fails to put a smile on my face and a song in my heart. Please, Robert Rodriguez, MORE of Chingon! MORE MORE MORE!

CD-Charts Position 4
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Mejor Mariachi del Mundo

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by: Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán

Release Date September 09, 2003
This is another master recording of the great sound of the Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan in their Golden Era. A lot of Mariachi Groups have tried to recreate the sound, It's impossible to hear them play and not feel anything.

CD-Charts Position 5
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Historia de un Idolo, Vol. 1

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by: Vicente Fernandez

Release Date April 03, 2007
Just love it! I have always loved Vicente Fernandez and this is a great CD. I'm glad I bought the both of History I & II. Good job.

CD-Charts Position 6
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Aniversario 100: Canciones Mexicanas Que Canta el Mundo

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by: Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlan

Release Date August 19, 1997
Great authentic Mariachi music by the best.

CD-Charts Position 7
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Valses Mexicanos

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by: Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan

Release Date November 26, 1996
If you are not familiar with these waltzes, it's fine because the music is so entertaining, relaxing and refreshing! The sound is crisp, clear, and beautiful. For music that you don't have to respond to, just listen to the array of instruments in this complete instrumental CD with no voices.

Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitan is known as the best Mariachi in the World. Enjoy This!

CD-Charts Position 8
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The Best of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán: Ultimate Collection

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by: Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán

Release Date August 24, 2004
the very best Mariachi music I have ever heard. Twenty cuts of this CD and every one is excellent. I highly recommend this CD for pure joy listening to some of the finest Mariachi music available.

CD-Charts Position 9
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Música ranchera: Amor, Dolor y Lágrimas (Love, Hurt and Tears)

CD-Charts > Music > Mariachi
from: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Release Date May 20, 2008
the very best Mariachi music I have ever heard. Twenty cuts of this CD and every one is excellent. I highly recommend this CD for pure joy listening to some of the finest Mariachi music available.

CD-Charts Position 10
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Sones de Jalisco

CD-Charts > Music > Mariachi
by: Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán

Release Date September 09, 2003
This is a definitive recording, and an example of what Made the Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan the most famous Mariachi Sound in the World. Their tagline is El Mejor Mariachi Del Mundo (The Best).

Recorded in the golden age of the Mariachi's existence, this is the sound that all other Mariachi Groups aspire to. If you want to hear them at their peak then get this recording and several other recordings from the same era.