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Mexico's blazing World Cup run is helping revive its mariachi tradition

NPR | By Eyder Peralta

Published July 5, 2026 at 8:04 AM EDT

Mexico's World Cup triumph rekindles its mariachi tradition, restoring the music to the heart of national celebration and cultural devotion.

Eyder Peralta

Eyder Peralta is NPR's East Africa correspondent based in Nairobi, Kenya.