Arts & Entertainment

Video: Mariachi Capistrano

In this video, Mariachi Capistrano is working to knock the rough edges off of a lively, complex tune in preparation for its upcoming live performance. The video was provided to us by San Clemente Patch, which caught these young mariachis at  , where they practice.

This group of nine skilled musicians—Mariachi Capistrano—is part of the larger Capistrano Community Mariachi Program, a nonprofit group of dozens of kids and adults of all ages organized to pass on the tradition of mariachi music.

They're always looking for volunteers and donations—they've got to keep those spiffy uniforms in top shape.

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