Gabriel B. Zavala (died February 26, 2021) was a Mexican-born American mariachi musician and teacher,[1] who became a "trailblazer" after moving to Orange County, California, where he played music with the group Los Siete Hermanos Zavala, and in 1996 started an academy, the Rhythmo Mariachi Academy, in Anaheim, California.
Gabriel Zavala | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mexico |
| Died | February 26, 2021 |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, teacher |
Zavala died in Anaheim at age 76 from complications of COVID-19.[2] After his death, his son Oliver continued the academy.[3]
References
edit- ^ Garcia, Kristina (March 16, 2021). "Orange County Loses a Longtime Mariachi Maestro". Voice of OC. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ^ Vega, Priscella (March 5, 2021). "Gabriel B. Zavala, trailblazing mariachi performer and teacher, dies". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ^ Chang, Ailsa (February 21, 2022). "Remembering Gabriel Barrios Zavala". NPR. Retrieved February 21, 2022.