BlackRock is excited to debut Mariachi Flor de Toloache to our outdoor summer concert series this year. Their 2014 self-titled debut album earned a Latin Grammy nomination in the Best Ranchera category — a category that celebrates an incredibly long tradition of Mexican music. The nomination undoubtedly illustrates the group’s entrancing mariachi swagger.

Mariachi Flor de Toloache make New York City history as its’ First and Only All­-Women Mariachi Group. Founded in 2008, Mariachi Flor de Toloache is lead by singers Mireya I. Ramos (founder) & Shae Fiol (original member). Reminiscent of the early days of mariachi the group started as a trio, Harp, Violin and Vihuela. Over the course of the last few years, Mariachi 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).

According to NPR, “the best way to introduce yourself to Mariachi Flor de Toloache is to see it live” and we agree this is a show not to miss.