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The Women Taking on the Macho World of Mariachi

September 11, 2019

Mariachi is a folkloric tradition as macho as it is Mexican. Eight years ago, Mireya Ramos and Shae Fiol sought to up-end convention and founded Mariachi Flor de Toloache, New York City’s first all-female mariachi band.

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Tags Mariachi, tradition, Mexico, Mexican, globalization, New York City, Arts and Culture, Women and Girls
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