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Tucsonan featured on USPS Mariachi Forever stamp

Tucson's Steve Carrillo (right) is featured on a Mariachi-themed postage stamp. Photo via USPS.
Posted at 12:31 PM, Jul 21, 2022
and last updated 2022-07-28 14:40:07-04

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson's Steve Carrillo is featured on a new United States Postal Service Mariachi Forever stamp.

Multiple generations of legendary mariachi group perform at Tucson Meet Yourself

Mayor Regina Romero praised the honor on a Facebook post, writing "Because of Steve's passion for #mariachi the Tucson International Mariachi Conference was born. Muchas Felicidades, Steve!"

Carrillo and his brother, Randolfo, founded Mariachi Cobre.

The stamps are $12 for a sheet of 20. To order, click here.

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