Biography
Biography
Mariachi Dragon
de Emilio Conde
Mariachi Dragon, born on September 16, 2014, they are celebrated as the first and only authentic Mexican Mariachi Band in mainland China to date. Equipped with genuine Mexican instruments, elegant charro suits, and vibrant music, they were chosen as the face of the Mexican Tourism Government campaign in Beijing, VisitMexico.com (2018). Similarly, they were featured in the 2024 documentary Ugly Little Monkeys, starring Linda Ronstadt and Edward James Olmos, which showcased the enduring global legacy and cultural importance of mariachi music.
Founded in Guangzhou, China, by renowned singer-songwriter Emilio Conde, Mariachi Dragon has graced some of the most prestigious stages and organizations across China. With their dynamic and captivating performances, they proudly promote Mexican culture and music, capturing the hearts and ears of enraptured audiences everywhere they perform!
Mariachi Dragon, born on September 16, 2014, they are celebrated as the first and only authentic Mexican Mariachi Band in mainland China to date. Equipped with genuine Mexican instruments, elegant charro suits, and vibrant music, they were chosen as the face of the Mexican Tourism Government campaign in Beijing, VisitMexico.com (2018). Similarly, they were featured in the 2024 documentary Ugly Little Monkeys, starring Linda Ronstadt and Edward James Olmos, which showcased the enduring global legacy and cultural importance of mariachi music.
Founded in Guangzhou, China, by renowned singer-songwriter Emilio Conde, Mariachi Dragon has graced some of the most prestigious stages and organizations across China. With their dynamic and captivating performances, they proudly promote Mexican culture and music, capturing the hearts and ears of enraptured audiences everywhere they perform!
Notable performances include 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), the Mexican Chamber of Commerce
(Chongqing Chapter), Interwine, Cerveza Sol and Tequila 1800 China Release Parties, the 2017 Latin America-China Business Summit, Guangzhou Design Week, and events hosted by the United States Consulate General in Guangzhou and Wuhan during ‘Hispanic Heritage Month.’ Along the same lines, Mariachi Dragon has been a highlight at the Mexican Consulate General in Guangzhou’s special events since its inception.
Notable performances include 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), the Mexican Chamber of Commerce
(Chongqing Chapter), Interwine, Cerveza Sol and Tequila 1800 China Release Parties, the 2017 Latin America-China Business Summit, Guangzhou Design Week, and events hosted by the United States Consulate General in Guangzhou and Wuhan during ‘Hispanic Heritage Month.’ Along the same lines, Mariachi Dragon has been a highlight at the Mexican Consulate General in Guangzhou’s special events since its inception.
Mexican Mariachi Band “Dragon” Members
Mariachi Dragon is composed of 7 highly skilled members, graduates of prestigious music institutions such as Berklee College of Music, Fermatta Music University, and Xi’an Conservatory of Music. They all bring authentic traditional costumes and distinctive instruments, including the guitarrón and vihuela — rare and unavailable in China—faithfully representing the vibrant cultural legacy of mariachi music.
Emilio Conde (Singer)
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 form, now celebrated by UNESCO as a masterpiece of the Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity, Mexican Mariachi music embodies a rich blend of diverse cultural influences. Having become one of the most beloved and recognizable sounds worldwide, Mariachi Dragon proudly brings this vibrant and passionate art to life. Their high-energy performances and captivating entertainment promise to enchant audiences of all ages!
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