Mariachi Las Adelitas
Mariachi Las Adelitas, female band formed in London in 2013, is a unique band born out of the desire to shatter stereotypes within a traditionally male-dominated genre. Originally from Mexico, Cuba, Colombia and the UK Mariachi Las Adelitas is the only 7 piece female Mariachi band in Europe. In July 2018, they played at the Women’s Mariachi Festival in L.A, California where they shared the stage with twice Grammy award-winning Mariachi Divas.
Having received a standing ovation an interview followed, plus live play on Univision and Telemundo TV channels. They have also featured in countless publications. Each member is a fantastic instrumentalist. There are no less than three lead vocalists, all with the vocal power and clarity expected from any serious Mariachi band.
Mariachi Las Adelitas Female Band
The Mariachi classics are included in their repertoire, plus beautiful arrangements of well-known songs. These include classics in English arranged in an authentic Mariachi style, which makes the band unique and versatile. Their outfits and instruments are sourced from Mexico. These include El Diario New York, WAPA the Spanish beauty magazine, EFE, ADN40 Mexico, El Plural.com, El Milenio – Mexico, El Confidencial – Spain and La Opinion – Los Angeles.
Other past clients / venues include the Mexican & U.S Embassies in London, The British Museum and The Victoria & Albert Museum. Also on the list are IKEA, Disney, The British Library and The Camden Roundhouse. You may have seen them at the opening of the Arcade Fire concerts in London’s Earls Court. Mariachi Las Adelitas serenaded Salma Hayek at her private birthday celebration in London in September 2019. Another coup is having performed for pop star Sophie Ellis Bextor.
Mariachi (US: /ˌmɑːriˈɑːtʃi/, UK: /ˌmær-/, Spanish: [maˈɾjatʃi]) is a genre of regional Mexican music that dates back to at least the 18th century, evolving over time in the countryside of various regions of western Mexico. The usual mariachi group today consists of as many as eight violins, two trumpets and at least one guitar, including a high-pitched vihuela and an acoustic bass guitar called a guitarrón, and all players taking turns singing lead and doing backup vocals. Wikipedia.