Album Notes

English and Spanish speakers throughout the United States are delighted by the vibrant sounds of Mariachi San Pablo. Mariachi San Pablo combines the rich musical style of Mexico's mariachi tradition with the life-changing message of the Christian faith to produce uplifting musical presentations that bridge generations and cultures. Their debut recording, "El Fundamento" (The Foundation) celebrates and proclaims the assurance, forgiveness, and peace found in Jesus Christ. Traditional hymns and contemporary praise songs are sung in both English and Spanish. They are adorned in the musical styles the son, huapango, danzon, ranchera, and bolero.

Mariachi San Pablo is an intergenerational music ministry based in one of the poorest communities along the border in El Paso, TX. It strives to perfect Christian and popular music in both Spanish and English in order to serve, unite, and reach people through music. Mariachi San Pablo has performed at family, church, and community events as well as conferences and conventions. They have performed in sixteen states (73 cities) since 2001. In 2008, Mariachi San Pablo musicians gave a combined total of 2915 hours of community service rehearsing and performing their music, spreading the Gospel message using the talents God has blessed them with.

Mariachi San Pablo is a component of the Adelante Music Ministry which provides nearly-free classes in violin, guitar, trumpet and piano ($1 per lesson). Its goal is to break the chains of poverty by teaching perseverance, discipline, and creativity through music education. It also seeks to equip a new generation of musicians for service in the church and community. In addition to teaching music, it teaches responsibility and aids students in expanding their horizons and hope for the future. Out of town tours often involve cultural outings and informational visits to Colleges, Universities, and Christian organizations. The Adelante music ministry accepts donations of instruments, strings, stands etc... and allows students to use these free of charge as they attend classes.