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Mariachi Siblings Join Musgraves on Tour After Asylum
28 Apr
Summary
- The Gámez-Cuéllar brothers, accomplished mariachi musicians, will tour with Kacey Musgraves.
- The family fled cartel violence in Mexico, seeking asylum in the US in 2023.
- Their detention sparked protests against then-President Trump's deportation policies.
Mariachi musicians Antonio, Caleb, and Joshua Gámez-Cuéllar, aged 12 to 18, are scheduled to perform alongside Kacey Musgraves from May 3 to May 5. These performances are part of Musgraves' "Middle of Nowhere" tour and will take place at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas. Tickets for these shows were slated to go on sale April 29 at 10 a.m. central.
The brothers and their parents had sought asylum in the United States in 2023, after fleeing cartel members in Mexico. They established new roots in McAllen, Texas. Antonio and Caleb are accomplished members of their high school's award-winning mariachi band, with Antonio recognized as the top mariachi trumpet player in Texas.
The family's detention in February, which occurred during a routine court check-in, ignited considerable outcry in Texas regarding then-President Trump's deportation policies. The family was released in early March.
Musgraves announced the supporting artists on Instagram, highlighting her commitment to showcasing Tejano music and mariachi musicians, inspired by her appreciation for Mexican culture. She expressed a desire to actively recognize and celebrate this culture, which has influenced her own life and music.
