About Cirilo Marmolejo
Lived 1890 – 1960 (aged 69–70). Cirilo Marmolejo was a Mexican musician.
Cirilo Marmolejo (1890–1960) was a Mexican folk musician of guitarrón and vihuela, and pioneer in the development of the mariachi band.
Marmolejo was born in Teocaltiche. In 1918 he was invited to play at Guadalajara city, and then at Mexico City. From that time, the popularization of this type of band spread in the country. The Mariachi Coculense of Marmolejo was the first mariachi to tour and record in the United States, and to add a trumpet to the ensemble.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Cirilo Marmolejo's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Cirilo Marmolejo?
Mexican musician
When was Cirilo Marmolejo born?
Cirilo Marmolejo was born in 1890 in Teocaltiche.
When did Cirilo Marmolejo die?
Cirilo Marmolejo died in 1960.
What was Cirilo Marmolejo's occupation?
Cirilo Marmolejo was a musician.
What nationality was Cirilo Marmolejo?
Cirilo Marmolejo was Mexican.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cirilo Marmolejo. https://biography.guide/cirilo-marmolejo/
MLA: "Cirilo Marmolejo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cirilo-marmolejo/.
Chicago: "Cirilo Marmolejo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cirilo-marmolejo/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:59 UTC