mariachi (noun)

1. In the popular anime series 'Naruto', a mariachi band appears in one of the episodes, adding a vibrant Mexican cultural touch to the storyline.

2. The novel 'Like Water for Chocolate' by Laura Esquivel beautifully describes a mariachi group serenading a young couple in a small village.

3. According to Mexican mythology, the mariachis are said to have magical powers and could summon the spirits of ancestors through their music.

4. In the animated show 'The Book of Life', the main character, Manolo, embarks on a colorful adventure through the Land of the Remembered, accompanied by a mariachi band.