Flor de Toloache is an all-female mariachi band based in New York City[1] and founded by Mireya I. Ramos and Shae Fiol in 2008.

Flor de Toloache
Flor de Toloache at the White House in 2021
Background information
Origin	New York City
Genres	Mariachi
Years active	2008–present
Labels	oneRPM Chulo Records Craft Recordings
Website	mariachinyc.com

Flor de Toloache first began playing in the New York City subways where they were noticed by numerous media outlets including the New York Times.[2] In 2014 they released their first album Mariachi Flor de Toloache and in 2016 they toured with The Arcs after having contribute to their album Yours, Dreamily.[3] In 2017 they won a Latin Grammy for "Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album" for their second studio album Las Caras Lindas.[4] In 2019, they were nominated for a Grammy for "Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album" for their third studio album Indestructible,[5] which was produced by Rafa Sardina and includes collaborations with notable artists including John Legend, Miguel, Camilo Lara, and Alex Cuba.[6][7]

Members

As of 2022[8]

• Mireya Ramos – vocals, violin, guitarrón (bandleader)
• Shae Fiol – vocals, vihuela (bandleader)
• Julia Acosta – trumpet (former bandleader)[9]
• Anna Garcia – trumpet
• Domenica Fossati – flute
• Luisa Bastidas – violin
• Jackie Coleman – trumpet
• Julie Acosta – trumpet, vocals
• Sita Borahm Chay – violin
• Lisa Maree Dowling – bass, guitarrón
• Jacquelene Acevedo – percussion

Former members include:

• Rachel Therrien – trumpet[9]
• Yesenia Reyes – guitarrón[9]
• Elena Lacayo – guitarrón[10]
• Blanca Gonzales[11]

References