Flor de Toloache is an all-female

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band based in

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and founded by Mireya I. Ramos and

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in 2008. 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''. In 2014, they released their first album ''Mariachi Flor de Toloache'' and in 2016 they toured with

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after having contribute to their album '' Yours, Dreamily''. In 2017, they won a Latin Grammy for "Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album" for their second studio album ''Las Caras Lindas''. In 2019, they were nominated for a Grammy for "Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album" for their third studio album ''Indestructible'', which was produced by

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and includes collaborations with notable artists including

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, Miguel, Camilo Lara, and

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Members

As of 2022 * Mireya Ramos – vocals, violin,

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(bandleader) *

– vocals,

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(bandleader) * Julia Acosta – trumpet, vocals (former bandleader) * Anna Garcia – trumpet * Elena Lacayo – guitarrón, vocals Former members include: * Domenica Fossati – flute * Luisa Bastidas – violin * Jackie Coleman – trumpet * Sita Borahm Chay – violin * Lisa Maree Dowling – bass, guitarrón * Jacquelene Acevedo – percussion * Rachel Therrien – trumpet * Yesenia Reyes – guitarrón * Blanca Gonzales - violin

References

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