Biography
Biography
Mariachi Dragon
de Emilio Conde
Born September 16th, 2014, Mariachi Dragon is the first and only authentic Mexican Mariachi Band in mainland China to date! Armed with their genuine Mexican instruments, elegant charro suits, and exhilarating music, they were selected as the face of the Mexican Tourism Government campaign in Beijing, VisitMexico.com (2018), and are featured in the Mariachi documentary film “Ugly Little Monkeys” (2024).
Founded in Guangzhou China by the famed singer-songwriter Emilio Conde, Mariachi Dragon has performed for some of the most prestigious stages and organizations in China, proudly promoting Mexican culture and music. This very exiting and vivid band has captured the eyes and ears of enthused audiences on every stage performed!
Born September 16th, 2014, Mariachi Dragon is the first and only authentic Mexican Mariachi Band in mainland China. Armed with their genuine Mexican instruments, elegant charro suits, and exhilarating music, they were selected as the face of the Mexican Tourism Government campaign in Beijing, VisitMexico.com (2018).
Founded in Guangzhou China by the famed singer-songwriter Emilio Conde, Mariachi Dragon has performed in some of the most prestigious stages and organizations in China, proudly promoting Mexican culture and music. This very exciting and vivid band has captured the eyes and ears of enthused audiences on every stage performed!
Among them the prestigious XingHai Concert Hall, Zhuhai Opera House, Guangzhou Latin Festival, the American Chamber of Commerce’s Ball, Guangdong Arts Festival, Foshan French Food & Culture Festival, Interceramic-China Grand Openings (2017-2020), Canton Fair, Interwine, Cerveza Sol China Release Party, Latin America-China Business Summit 2017, Canton Place, Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, Guangzhou Design Week, The United States Consulate General in Guangzhou and Wuhan’s ‘Hispanic Heritage Month’ celebrations, and the Mexican Consulate General in Guangzhou’s special events since Mariachi Dragon’s birth till present.
Among them the prestigious XingHai Concert Hall, Zhuhai Opera House, Guangzhou Latin Festival, the American Chamber of Commerce’s Ball, Guangdong Arts Festival, Foshan French Food & Culture Festival, Interceramic-China Grand Openings (2017-2020), Canton Fair, Interwine, Cerveza Sol China Release Party, Latin America-China Business Summit 2017, Canton Place, Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, Guangzhou Design Week, The United States Consulate General in Guangzhou and Wuhan’s ‘Hispanic Heritage Month’ celebrations, and the Mexican Consulate General in Guangzhou’s special events since Mariachi Dragon’s birth till present.
Mexican Mariachi Band “Dragon” Members
Emilio Conde (Singer/ Accordion/ Founder)
Rafael Castillo Legarreta (Vihuela)
Daniel Eduardo Romo (Guitarrón)
Haobang “Stephen” Tang (Violin)
Tienan “Gino” Jin (Violin)
Jingyu “Toufu” Wang (Trumpet)
Huimin “Hailey” Liao (Trumpet)
A 100% Mexican born art now recognized by UNESCO as a masterpiece of intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and with the irrefutable touch of Spanish, Italian, French, German and American influence, Mexican Mariachi music has become one of the most popular sounds in the world. Mariachi Dragon is proud to bring a taste of this beautiful and passionate art, combined with a high energy and very entertaining delivery that promises to capture the hearts of all-ages crowds!