The music starts and feet begin to move.
Singers sing about things festive, romantic and sometimes heart-wrenching.
Whether the feet belong to people in the audience tapping their feet or dancers spinning, the music affects everyone. This is mariachi music. This music and spirit is alive in San Jose. Earlier this month, the Mexican Heritage Corporation presented the Ninth Annual San Jose International Mariachi Festival and Conference. This four-day event included workshops, concerts, a Mariachi Mass and an outdoor festival.