Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Mariachi and the "El Tenampa" Cantina
Don Cirilo Marmolejo
Teocaltiche Jal.
1890-1960
Mariachi Coculense
Ciudad de Mexico desde 1920
y
Don Concho Andrade
Cocula Jal.
1943
Mariachi de Cocula
Ciudad de Mexico desde 1925
Fundadores de la tradición musical del mariachi
en la Cantina “El Tenampa” y en la Plaza “Garibaldi”
1925
Ciudad de Mexico Diciembre 1991
Authorities of the Department of the Federal District and the people of Mexico honor:
Cirilo Marmolejo
Teocaltiche, Jalisco, 1890-1960
Mariachi Coculense, in Mexico City since 1920
and
Concho Andrade
Cocula, Jalisco, 1943
Mariachi de Cocula, in Mexico City since 1925
Founders of the Musical Tradition of the Mariachi
in the "El Tenampa" Cantina and in the Plaza "Garibaldi"
1925
Mexico City, December 1991
Erected 1991 by Autoridades del Departmento del Distrito Federal y el pueblo de México.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Man-Made Features. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1991.
Location. 19° 26.458′ N, 99° 8.339′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker can be reached from Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas just north of República de Perú, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Chapel of the Dead (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Convent of La Concepción (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Parish of San Lorenzo, Deacon and Martyr (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Convent of La Concepción (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Aquiles Serdán (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The House of Covadonga (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Simón Bolívar (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Guglielmo Marconi (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding Mariachi and the "El Tenampa" Cantina. El Tenampa is probably the most famous cantina in all of Mexico. As the marker mentions, it has been the home of traditional mariachi music for almost 100 years. It is where all of the mariachi greats have performed and is mentioned in numerous songs and movies.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 7. submitted on March 3, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.