Mariachi

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Each of the five new stamps features a musician dressed in traje de charro,the traditional outfit of mariachi performers,playing one of five iconic mariachi instrments:guitar,guitarron,vihuela,violin,and trumpet. The geometric shapes in the background of each stamp are a nod to Mexican villages where mariachi music originated.

Value: 68¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: July 15, 2022
First Day City: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20

Stamp Purpose: Honors mariachi music and its cultural significance in Mexico, gaining popularity in the United States.

Design: Features a mariachi musician with his guitarron, set against a background representing a Mexican village. Artwork by Rafael López.

First Day City: Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque Showcase Competition Concert.

Mariachi Set: Depicts five mariachi musicians and instruments, showcasing Mexican cultural elements. Designed by Rafael López, symbolizing Mexican influences in American culture.

History Represented: Charro suits, worn by mariachis, originated from Mexican horsemen. Charro outfits, ranging from casual to formal, symbolize cultural pride and have become iconic worldwide.

Additional information

Format

Sheet

Issue Year

2022

Mail Service

First-Class Mail

Product Type

Forever