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FLAGSTAFF — Latin GRAMMY Winners Flor de Toloache, which recently took part in The Kennedy Center Honors — Linda Ronstadt, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Coconino Center for the Arts, 2300 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff .
The group performed La Cigarra as a tribute to Ronstadt in an event that was aired on Dec. 15 on CBS.
“It was the honor of a lifetime to be in her presence and play the music she made sound so beautiful. Thank you, Linda, for using your gorgeous voice so powerfully in song, and speaking out. We are so grateful for all you have contributed to the world of music and especially the trails you blazed for women so we may emerge empowered and continue pushing for the respect and equality as you did. We love you!,” the group stated on its Facebook page. “Fue el honor de toda una vida estar en su presencia y tocar la música que interpretó durante su vida de una manera ta hermosa. Gracias, Linda, por todo lo que has contribuido al mundo de la música y especialmente por los senderos que abriste para las mujeres, para que podamos surgir empoderadas y continuar trabajando por el respeto y la igualdad como lo hiciste. ¡Te amamos!”
About: Flor De Toloache
Latin GRAMMY Winners Flor de Toloache make New York City history as its’ First and Only All-Women Mariachi Group. Founded in 2008, Flor de Toloache is lead by singers Mireya I. Ramos (founder) & Shae Fiol (founding member). Reminiscent of the early days of mariachi the group started as a trio, Harp, Violin and Vihuela. Today, Flor De Toloache’s members hail from diverse cultural backgrounds such as Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Australia, Colombia, Germany, Italy and the United States. This defines their unique flavor and sound. The result of this cultural bouquet is an edgy, versatile and fresh take on traditional Mexican music.
Over the course of the last few years, Flor de Toloache’s performances have illuminated world renowned stages in Europe and India. In November 2015, the group embarked on an extensive European and U.S tour as the opening act of Black Keys’ singer Dan Auerbach’s new band, The Arcs. After performances to sold out audiences in the UK, Germany, Holland, Italy, France, they continued to captivate crowds in the U.S. at legendary venues such as First Avenue in Minneapolis, The Vic in Chicago, Terminal 5 in New York, DC 930 Club and Nashville’s Ryman Theater (The Grand Ole Opry).
Flor De Toloache’s critically acclaimed self-titled debut album received a Latin Grammy nomination for “Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album” in 2015. The group’s live performances were praised by Rolling Stone, Billboard Magazine, The New Yorker, GQ Magazine, The New York Times. Following a highly praised NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert”, their collaboration with rock supergroup The Arcs landed them on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and BBC 2’s Later with Jools Holland.
Flor de Toloache is currently working on a new record for label oneRPM, the first single for which is released on February 14th, Valentine’s Day, 2019. The band’s new album, scheduled for release in May 2019.
Oh, and one more thing: early in the new year, keep an ear out for a very special single release collaboration between Flor De Toloache and R&B superstar Miguel…
The show will take place on Sunday, February 23, 2019, doors are at 6:30pm and the show will start at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 advance/ $22 day of show. (Members recieve 10% discount! Contact the Center for details.) Tickets can be purchased online, in person at Coconino Center for the Arts. All ticket sales are final – no refunds will be issued.
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