Celebrating South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley’s Cultural Heritage
Our mission is to preserve, promote, and celebrate the cultural heritage of South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley including the music of the mariachi genre; and to create opportunities to empower local artists, musicians, authors, and performers through research, study, exhibition, and performance.
Aida Cuevas with Dr. Guerra and excited students on La Reyna del Mariachi’s first visit to UTRGV in 2016.
Our Inspiration
Empowering our community through the beauty and power of the Arts. Celebrating the synergy and connectedness between the different artistic genres, including classical and folk music.
Our Goals
Become a hub for promoting arts and cultural appreciation in our cultural diverse community
Spark creativity and build lasting connections with community participants and nonprofit organizations through impactful and inclusive arts initiatives
Enhance the lives of individuals for South Texas through initiatives that celebrate cultural richness
The City of Edinburg and the
South Texas Music and Cultural Arts Foundation
Present
Celebrating the Women Pioneers and Icons of La Canción Ranchera
empowering women in mariachi:
Lucha Reyes, Amalia Mendoza,
Lola Beltrán, Lucha Villa, and
AÍDA CUEVAS
La Reina de la Música Ranchera
Recipient of the Second Annual
South Texas Mariachi Hall of Fame
With Clinicians and Special Guests:
Alberto “Beto” Jiménez Maeda, Jonathan D. Clark, Josué “Eddy” López, Antonio “Tony” Zúñiga, Nereida García, Vanessa Alonzo, and Mariachi Aztlán with Chamber Orchestra
April 18, 2026 at 6 p.m.
Edinburg Arts and Cultural Events Center (Edinburg ACE)
2026 South Texas Mariachi Hall of Fame Inductee
Aída Cuevas
La Reina de la Música Ranchera
Induction Presentation by
Jonathan D. Clark
Mariachi Historian
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
South Texas Music & Cultural Arts Foundation 