Ariel Camacho Barraza Research Paper

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In 2012 grew a international sensation in the Regional Mexican Music Industry from Guamuchil, Sinaloa, Mex. Jose Ariel Camacho Barraza, was a humble young boy with a dream of becoming a star with his friend and his guitar. Although many tried to drop his self esteem by telling him that he was not going to surpass his dream. Yet he managed to changed the views of how all latin music was constructed with the love and support from God, family, and the world who followed him. As a young teenage boy, Ariel was very poor and all he had as a plastic guitar. Until his grandfather had sold his cow in order to get Ariel a real six string acoustic guitar. In order that he could join a guitar class in his middle school. Even though his teachers was impatient and usually castigated him; he learned all the materials and perks to become a musician. While he was in middle school, he was able to join as singer and musician in a high school band. In spite of their lack of attention they grew popularity by performing in local taco stands, garages, and parties. …show more content…
In the hope that they would change the world, as a final gift Ariel’s grandfather gave him a twelve string acoustic guitar after selling his last cow and horse. At that time the guitar he was given was bigger than him and soon adapted to his nickname his grandfather had baptized him with “La Tuyia”. Being that the group gradually blew up when the performed El Rey De Corazones and many other singles. They also met many high powered people in town which contracted the group for major private parties and events. Granted that he made excellent connection with everyone which later helped him get promoted. In spite that many of these people were narcs, they also acquired the group with new equipment due to the passion that they brought out in their

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