New York’s first and only
all-female mariachi group

Flor de Toloache

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Latin Grammy Nominee & Winner
Grammy Nominated

Blending traditional mariachi roots with influences from rock, jazz, pop, and R&B, Flor de Toloache creates a unique sound that transcends cultural and gender boundaries.

Flor de Toloache, New York’s first and only all-female mariachi group, has revolutionized the international music scene with their fresh and powerful approach. Founded in 2008 by Mireya I. Ramos (violin and vocals) and Shae Fiol (vihuela and vocals), the band blends traditional mariachi roots with influences from rock, jazz, pop, and R&B, creating a unique sound that transcends cultural and gender boundaries. Their ethnic diversity —with members from Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Colombia, Germany, Italy, and the United States— is reflected in an artistic vision that both honors tradition and reinvents the genre for new audiences.

Winners of the Latin Grammy in 2017 for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album and Grammy nominees in 2020, Flor de Toloache has established itself as one of the most innovative groups in Latin music. They have shared the stage with Café Tacvba, Natalia Lafourcade, La Santa Cecilia, Mon Laferte, and John Legend, in addition to performing at world-renowned festivals and venues such as Coachella, the ACL Festival, the Ryman Theater, and Later with Jools Holland. With their charisma, virtuosity, and the strength of their artistic vision, Flor de Toloache not only preserves the tradition of mariachi but also transforms it into a universal and vibrant experience.

Women in Music

Flor de Toloache has made historic strides in music as New York’s first all-female mariachi, breaking stereotypes within a genre traditionally dominated by men. Their work stands out not only for its musical excellence and powerful performances, but also for the way they reclaim women’s talent, voice, and presence in Mexican music and on international stages. Each member brings her own identity, sensitivity, and virtuosity, making the group a symbol of empowerment, diversity, and cultural transformation.

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Mireya Ramos

Mireya Ramos, Latin Grammy winner and multiple nominee for both the Latin Grammy and the Grammy, is a vocalist, composer, producer, arranger, and founder of Flor de Toloache, New York’s first and only all-female mariachi group. Her artistic vision naturally fuses influences ranging from classical music and mariachi to salsa, merengue, and hip-hop, creating an authentic and refreshing sound. Recognized for her versatility, improvisational talent, and unmistakable vocal tone, Mireya has established herself as one of the most prominent Latin artists on New York’s music scene. She is currently pursuing her solo career with the album Mireya, which features collaborations with artists such as Gaby Moreno, Haydée Milanés, Camilo Lara, Adrian Quesada, Velcro, and the legendary Mike Garson.

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Shae Fiol

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Shae Fiol was raised in a home with musical roots generations deep and where an intuitive sense of melody was a birthright. A self-taught and undeniably gifted artist, her voice inspires awe—not only for its mastery mastery, but for the joyful abandon with which she plays with melody, like a child with a favorite toy. What sounds effortless is grounded in thousands of hours devoted to her craft, a blend of skill and spirit that gives her a magnetic presence on stage.

With her voice as the golden thread, Fiol self-produced her debut album, Catch a Ride—a collection of original songs weaving together jazz, rock, alternative R&B, and Latin influences. The album features collaborations with an eclectic roster of artists, including Stuart Matthewman of Sade, Rockwilder, Stéphane Wrembel, Mireya Ramos, bassist Mark Kelley, trumpeter Kevin Louis, and drummer Adam Deitch of Lettuce.

Before co-founding Flor de Toloache, Fiol toured and performed in and around New York City/ NE region, sharing stages with artists such as Van Hunt, Leela James, India Arie, Dwele, Robert Glasper, and Georgia Anne Muldrow—experiences that further shaped the depth and versatility of her artistry. She’s now rooted and ready to bloom anew in New Mexico, rediscovering her voice and launching a new solo project.

Mireya Ramos

Mireya Ramos, Latin Grammy winner and multiple nominee for both the Latin Grammy and the Grammy, is a vocalist, composer, producer, arranger, and founder of Flor de Toloache, New York’s first and only all-female mariachi group. Her artistic vision naturally fuses influences ranging from classical music and mariachi to salsa, merengue, and hip-hop, creating an authentic and refreshing sound. Recognized for her versatility, improvisational talent, and unmistakable vocal tone, Mireya has established herself as one of the most prominent Latin artists on New York’s music scene. She is currently pursuing her solo career with the album Mireya, which features collaborations with artists such as Gaby Moreno, Haydée Milanés, Camilo Lara, Adrian Quesada, Velcro, and the legendary Mike Garson.

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Shae Fiol

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Shae Fiol was raised in a home with musical roots generations deep and where an intuitive sense of melody was a birthright. A self-taught and undeniably gifted artist, her voice inspires awe—not only for its mastery mastery, but for the joyful abandon with which she plays with melody, like a child with a favorite toy. What sounds effortless is grounded in thousands of hours devoted to her craft, a blend of skill and spirit that gives her a magnetic presence on stage.

With her voice as the golden thread, Fiol self-produced her debut album, Catch a Ride—a collection of original songs weaving together jazz, rock, alternative R&B, and Latin influences. The album features collaborations with an eclectic roster of artists, including Stuart Matthewman of Sade, Rockwilder, Stéphane Wrembel, Mireya Ramos, bassist Mark Kelley, trumpeter Kevin Louis, and drummer Adam Deitch of Lettuce.

Before co-founding Flor de Toloache, Fiol toured and performed in and around New York City/ NE region, sharing stages with artists such as Van Hunt, Leela James, India Arie, Dwele, Robert Glasper, and Georgia Anne Muldrow—experiences that further shaped the depth and versatility of her artistry. She’s now rooted and ready to bloom anew in New Mexico, rediscovering her voice and launching a new solo project.

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Recognition

Flor de Toloache received the award for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album at the 18th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards for their album Las Caras Lindas, a recognition that reaffirms the relevance of their artistic proposal in the international music scene. This award represents not only a tribute to their talent and career, but also to the group’s ability to transform and expand the boundaries of mariachi, incorporating new influences while staying true to tradition.

The recognition from The Latin Recording Academy highlights the strength of a project that has paved the way for female representation in a genre historically dominated by men, and which today is established as a benchmark of innovation, identity, and cultural diversity.

Further Recognition

Flor de Toloache has also been recognized with nominations at the Grammy Awards, which underscores the breadth of their artistic vision beyond the Latin music sphere.

In 2019, their album Indestructible was nominated for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album. More recently, their work Motherflower was nominated for Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano), showcasing their continuity and evolution within Mexican genres recognized on a global scale. Read more

Testimonials

“It’s got top-notch musicianship, mariachi swagger for days, and a performance style that captures all the power and emotion you’d hope for.”

“They present a powerful, unapologetic image of women as mariachi musicians.”

The Wall Street Journal

On Flor de Toloache

“These are the unlikely members of Mariachi Flor de Toloache, a New York mariachi band. Even more unlikely: all of the band’s nine members are women, the pioneers of what they believe is the city’s first all-female mariachi ensemble.”

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