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A graduate of the Grove School of Music, Jose is the first mariachi musician to have arranged, composed and conducted for numerous international symphony orchestras. His platinum-selling Sol de Mexico® became the first mariachi ensemble to be nominated three times for a Grammy. He is also being recognized for his work on Vikki Carr’s CD, “Viva la Vida.” Jose co-produced the album and provided all of the accompaniment with “Sol de Mexico,” he also composed one of the selections for this album, “Ay Amor De Mis Amores,”. “Sol” continues to travel the world as Ambassadors of Mariachi Music have performed to sold-out venues throughout the world. Hernandez has performed for five US Presidents: Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Hispanic Magazine has recognized him as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Latinos in America