Charros y Clasicos

About Charros y Clasicos

Charros y Clásicos is a conversation at the crossroads of culture, identity, and sound. Hosted by Joel Lee Ozuna and Miguel Javier Gutierrez, this podcast delves into the rich worlds of mariachi and classical music—not just as genres, but as lived experiences that shape who we are. From the practice rooms of local schools to the stories passed down through generations, each episode explores how music becomes a bridge between tradition and transformation. Rooted in the Rio Grande Valley, Charros y Clásicos invites listeners to reflect, laugh, and reconnect with the sounds that define our roots and dreams.

Publisher

Miguel J. Gutierrez & Joel L. Ozuna

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Nov 2022

Latest episode

10 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Aug 2026

   What If Mariachi Had Equal Access? with Alex Trevino II

   Note: This conversation was recorded in late March 2026, so a few references (like upcoming events) may have already taken place by the time you're listening. A tire explodes five minutes before a high-stakes interview and our guest still walks in ready to teach. That moment becomes a hinge point in Alex’s story, moving from an unstable stretch after professional performing to building a new life in Southern California through public school teaching and nonprofit leadership. The result is a r...

2. 

   8 Jun 2025

   Bridging Cultures Through Music with Mirelle Acuña

   Mirelle Acuña discusses the exponential growth of mariachi education in South Texas and her vision for transforming mariachi education across the region; this is an interview.

3. 

   1 Jun 2025

   Carlos Peralez: Musical Heart, Engineering Mind

   Carlos Peralez recounts his 40-year journey balancing engineering with his passion for music and violin, highlighting how music helped him through engineering school in this interview with Charros y Clasicos.

Who has been a guest on Charros y Clasicos

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mirelle Acuña
• Carlos Peralez
• Moises Llanes

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

2,181

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

71

Contact Charros y Clasicos

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.