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Journal of Undergraduate Research

Keywords

Mariachi Zavala, music clinic, Latin America, Mexican culture

College

Fine Arts and Communications

Department

Music

Abstract

According to the 2000 census report for the state of Utah, the state population included almost 87,883 foreign-born citizens from Latin America. In 1990 there were only 13,825. Compared with Asian-born citizens and other foreign-born citizens, this is the highest increase of an ethnic group of people in Utah. Three-fourths of these Latino foreign-born citizens are entering Utah from Mexico. These numbers don’t even include the native-born Mexicans that have grown up in Utah. All signs and research suggests that this trend will continue. Now, more than ever, it is important to ensure that Mexican immigrants have a place in American society. This minority group needs to feel as though they and their culture are welcome in Utah. One aspect of the Mexican culture is music, particularly Mariachi music. A greater familiarity with Mariachi music should contribute to acceptance of Mexican immigrants by the general population.

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