Mariachi Tapatio de Alvaro Paulino takes pride as "The Northeast's Finest Mariachi from New York City" and serving as role models for the future generation of Mariachi musicians (men and women) in New York City and the rest of the Northeast. Mariachi Tapatio offers musical prowess with an ensemble comprised of remarkably talented musicians with an immense desire to promote the beauty and splendor of mariachi music. Since 1983, New York's Mariachi Tapatio de Alvaro Paulino has not only been captivating audiences throughout the New York Tri-State Area, but also other states and countries with their energetic shows, strong vocals, stirring melodies, and masterful execution of classical, traditional, and contemporary arrangements alike. Mariachi Tapatio appeals to audiences of all generations and heritages. Under the direction of Don Alvaro Paulino and the musical direction of his son Alvaro Paulino Jr., Mariachi Tapatio's performances are in high demand throughout the New York Tri-State and Northeast area. "My vision is for the public, apprentices and professional musicians to develop, preserve and further promote this valuable musical tradition, Mariachi!" Just as seen on channels ABC, NBC, MTV, MTV Tres, Univision, Telemundo etc. Mariachi Tapatio has been featured on NBC's comedy show "30 Rock" with Tracy Morgan and Tina Fey, ABC's romantic comedy show "Cupid", Good Morning America with Diane Sawyer, MTV, MTV3, MGM movie "The Zookeeper" starring Kevin James which has premiered Summer 2011 and much more! Not only has Mariachi Tapatio done TV shows,they have performed at many prestigious events and venues;; most notably Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefellar Center, Cipriani Wall St.! They also have toured out of state, Santa Fe, NM for Fiestas 2010 and performed at the Santa Fe Opera House. In addition, they have traveled internationally, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cayman Islands, Panama, Costa Rica and Antiga.