Teen Mariachi Trio to Perform with Kacey Musgraves After ICE Detention
Teen mariachi trio detained by ICE to open for Kacey Musgraves in Texas
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The Gámez-Cuéllar brothers, three teenage mariachi musicians from Texas, will open for Kacey Musgraves at Gruene Hall from May 3-5, following their recent detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Their performance coincides with Cinco de Mayo, a significant date celebrating Mexican heritage.
- 01The Gámez-Cuéllar brothers were detained by ICE in February 2023 but released amid public outcry.
- 02They will perform with Kacey Musgraves at Gruene Hall, Texas, from May 3-5.
- 03Their performance coincides with Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
- 04The family fled cartel threats in Mexico and entered the U.S. seeking asylum.
- 05Public figures, including Congressman Joaquin Castro, advocated for their release.
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The Gámez-Cuéllar brothers—Antonio (18), Caleb (14), and Joshua (12)—who were briefly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in February 2023, will open for country singer Kacey Musgraves at Gruene Hall in Texas from May 3 to May 5. This performance coincides with Cinco de Mayo, a holiday celebrating a historic Mexican victory. The brothers were arrested alongside their parents but were released following bipartisan backlash against their detention. Congressman Joaquin Castro and others called for their release, highlighting the family's asylum claim after fleeing cartel threats in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Following their release, Musgraves expressed her support on social media, inviting the brothers to join her tour. Gruene Hall, established in 1878, is a renowned venue in Texas, hosting numerous performances annually.
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The brothers' performance highlights the intersection of immigration issues and cultural celebration, resonating with local communities and drawing attention to the challenges faced by immigrant families.
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