Mariachi Cardenal: Tradition and Legacy at UIW

J. Refugio “Cuco” Valenzuela Jr., a senior Music Industry Studies major at the University of the Incarnate Word, shares the story of Mariachi Cardenal—an ensemble he helped create. As a fifth-generation mariachi, Cuco carries forward a family tradition while building a legacy for future Cardinals to continue and grow. Learn more: uiw.edu/music-programs