Alvaro Paulino Jr., a fifth-generation New Yorker and mariachi performer, aims to remind Mexican Americans that they are not alone through the power of music. With performances in prestigious venues, he hopes to educate New Yorkers about mariachi as not just entertainment, but a profound cultural expression that fuses multiple musical traditions. As immigrants face increased hostility, Paulino emphasizes the importance of mariachi music in bringing joy and emotional release to the Mexican community in New York, which is feeling fearful of the current political climate.
Paulino wants people to understand that although mariachi is a form of entertainment, it's also a creative outlet that blends indigenous, European and African musical traditions.
For Paulino, the music brings hope and nostalgia to New York's Mexican community, many of whom are terrified about the current administration's actions.
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