{"id":139,"date":"2026-09-01T08:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T08:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/blogs\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T08:01:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T08:01:00","slug":"blogs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/blogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Blogs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<header class=\"wp-block-group page-heading is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">The journal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Songs, stories, and mariachi know-how.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Articles on mariachi instruments, history, and traditions, plus practical tips for planning a celebration with live music.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n\n\n<div class=\"filter-bar\"><div class=\"filters\" aria-label=\"Filter stories by topic\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"filter\" data-filter=\"all\" aria-pressed=\"true\">All stories<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"filter\" data-filter=\"music-instruments\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Music &amp; Instruments<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"filter\" data-filter=\"history-tradition\" aria-pressed=\"false\">History &amp; Tradition<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"filter\" data-filter=\"celebrations-events\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Celebrations &amp; Events<\/button><\/div><div class=\"search-field\"><label class=\"sr-only\" for=\"article-search\">Search articles<\/label><input type=\"search\" id=\"article-search\" placeholder=\"Find a story\u2026\" autocomplete=\"off\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"10.5\" cy=\"10.5\" r=\"6.5\"\/><path d=\"m16 16 5 5\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><p class=\"result-count\" id=\"result-count\" aria-live=\"polite\">6 stories<\/p><div class=\"blog-list\"><article class=\"story-card\" data-article data-category=\"music-instruments\"><a class=\"card-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/the-instruments-of-a-mariachi-band\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mariachis-jersey-mariachi-instruments-768x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"420\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"card-copy\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Music &amp; Instruments<\/span><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/the-instruments-of-a-mariachi-band\/\">The instruments of a mariachi band<\/a><\/h2><p>Strings, brass, and voices each play a clear role.<\/p><div class=\"meta\"><span><\/span><span>1 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div><a class=\"card-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/the-instruments-of-a-mariachi-band\/\" aria-label=\"Read: The instruments of a mariachi band\">\u2197<\/a><\/article><article class=\"story-card\" data-article data-category=\"history-tradition\"><a class=\"card-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/a-short-history-of-mariachi-music\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mariachis-jersey-mariachi-band-768x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"420\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"card-copy\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">History &amp; Tradition<\/span><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/a-short-history-of-mariachi-music\/\">A short history of mariachi music<\/a><\/h2><p>From village fiestas in western Mexico to stages around the world.<\/p><div class=\"meta\"><span><\/span><span>1 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div><a class=\"card-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/a-short-history-of-mariachi-music\/\" aria-label=\"Read: A short history of mariachi music\">\u2197<\/a><\/article><article class=\"story-card\" data-article data-category=\"celebrations-events\"><a class=\"card-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/how-to-hire-a-mariachi-band\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mariachis-jersey-mariachi-serenata-768x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"420\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"card-copy\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Celebrations &amp; Events<\/span><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/how-to-hire-a-mariachi-band\/\">How to hire a mariachi band for your celebration<\/a><\/h2><p>A few questions up front make the music go smoothly.<\/p><div class=\"meta\"><span><\/span><span>1 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div><a class=\"card-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/how-to-hire-a-mariachi-band\/\" aria-label=\"Read: How to hire a mariachi band for your celebration\">\u2197<\/a><\/article><article class=\"story-card\" data-article data-category=\"history-tradition\"><a class=\"card-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/what-mariachis-wear\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mariachis-jersey-mariachi-serenata-768x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"420\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"card-copy\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">History &amp; Tradition<\/span><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/what-mariachis-wear\/\">The traje de charro: what mariachis wear<\/a><\/h2><p>The classic suit comes from the horsemen of rural Mexico.<\/p><div class=\"meta\"><span><\/span><span>1 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div><a class=\"card-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/what-mariachis-wear\/\" aria-label=\"Read: The traje de charro: what mariachis wear\">\u2197<\/a><\/article><article class=\"story-card\" data-article data-category=\"music-instruments\"><a class=\"card-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/classic-mariachi-songs-to-know\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mariachis-jersey-mariachi-instruments-768x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"420\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"card-copy\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Music &amp; Instruments<\/span><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/classic-mariachi-songs-to-know\/\">Classic mariachi songs to know<\/a><\/h2><p>A starter list of favorites heard at celebrations everywhere.<\/p><div class=\"meta\"><span><\/span><span>1 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div><a class=\"card-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/classic-mariachi-songs-to-know\/\" aria-label=\"Read: Classic mariachi songs to know\">\u2197<\/a><\/article><article class=\"story-card\" data-article data-category=\"celebrations-events\"><a class=\"card-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/mariachi-at-weddings-and-serenatas\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mariachis-jersey-mariachi-band-768x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"420\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"card-copy\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Celebrations &amp; Events<\/span><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/mariachi-at-weddings-and-serenatas\/\">Mariachi at weddings, birthdays, and serenatas<\/a><\/h2><p>Live music turns a family moment into a memory.<\/p><div class=\"meta\"><span><\/span><span>1 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div><a class=\"card-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/mariachisjersey.com\/index.php\/mariachi-at-weddings-and-serenatas\/\" aria-label=\"Read: Mariachi at weddings, birthdays, and serenatas\">\u2197<\/a><\/article><\/div><div class=\"empty-state\" hidden><h2>No stories found.<\/h2><p>Try a different search or another topic.<\/p><\/div><nav class=\"pagination\" aria-label=\"Article pages\"><\/nav><noscript><p>All stories are displayed. 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