The Face of Modern Mariachi: Flor de Toloache
Flor de Toloache is an all-female mariachi band making noise in New York City. The band began in 2008 as a trio, led by Mireya Ramos, but today includes more than 13 rotating members who are as diverse as the music they make.
Joining the ranks of famous female mariachi bands of the west coast, Flor de Toloache is the first to mirror the melting pot that is New York City. Members come from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Colombia and even Egypt to create a varied sound that is breaking the mold of traditional mariachi music.