Mariachi Reyna by Viva el Arte

Perhaps the greatest accomplishment of Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, the first all-female mariachi in the United States, is that they have paved the way for other female mariachi groups to exist at the professional level. Reyna, which was formed in 1994, has truly broken the stereotypes surrounding Mariachi music. In a musical landscape of songs that are often written by men, and for men, Reyna has created their own history.

Under the leadership of ten-time Grammy nominee, Maestro Jose Hernandez, Reyna was the first female Mariachi to break out of local level recognition to international stardom with original compositions, arrangements, and interpretations of mariachi classics.

Noteworthy accomplishments include playing private concerts for superstars such as George Harrison, John Travolta, and debuting at the Hollywood Bowl. Perhaps their greatest career highlight was performing at the White House for President Obama's Cinco De Mayo celebration. As performers, their passionate vocals, ability to engage the audience, and stellar musicality are second to none, leading to both American and Latin Grammy Nominations.

FOUR FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES 

• Thursday, January 15 | 7 PM | Carpinteria Vets Memorial Building
• Friday, January 16 | 7 PM  Isla Vista Elementary
• Saturday, January 17 | 7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall
• Sunday, January 18 | 6 PM | Marjorie Luke Theatre

For more information please visit:

https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/learn/viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/