JUN 8-19 | 39th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival
Jun 10, 2022
Miner Auditorium
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Original show description below.
With performances at Coachella and a NPR Tiny Desk Concert to their credit, the Latin GRAMMY-winning Flor de Toloache is the finest all-female mariachi group on the planet, with “a performance style that captures all the power and emotion you'd hope for.” (NPR Music). They share this amazing bill with the fearless singer, songwriter, and guitarist Edna Vazquez, best known for her work with Pink Martini and her career as a solo artist.
Founded by vocalist and string player Mireya Ramos, Flor de Toloache began as a trio named for the delirium-inducing Mexican flower used as a love potion for generations. As it has grown in notoriety, the band has expanded to as many as ten members, forming a truly global ensemble with musicians from around the world. The band’s self-titled debut received a GRAMMY nomination, and their newest album Indestructible was nominated for a GRAMMY Award for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album.
Hailing from Jalisco, Mexico, Portland-based singer and guitarist Edna Vazquez writes music at the intersection of folk, rock, pop, and R&B. Since her 2013 debut, she’s recorded a series of superb albums and EPs, including 2021’s Liberal, featuring Flor de Toloache members Mireya Ramos and Julie Acosta. Vazquez is widely known for her work with Pink Martini, who appeared on her 2019 album Besame Mucho.
Flor de Toloache's new album Indestructible is nominated for a 2020 GRAMMY Award for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album. Portland-based singer and guitarist Edna Vazquez writes music at the intersection of folk, rock, pop, and R&B.
(Their) original songs… reflect the influence of salsa, bachata, cumbia, gypsy music and Latin jazz as well as pop, hip-hop and even soul music
The Wall Street Journal on Flor de Toloache
(Their) original songs… reflect the influence of salsa, bachata, cumbia, gypsy music and Latin jazz as well as pop, hip-hop and even soul music
The Wall Street Journal on Flor de Toloache
Personnel
Edna Vazquez vocals & guitar
FLOR DE TOLOACHE
Mireya Ramos vocals, violin, & guitarrón
Shae Fiol vocals & vihuela
Anna Garcia trumpet
Domenica Fossati flute
Luisa Bastidas violin
Jackie Coleman trumpet
Julie Acosta trumpet & vocals
Sita Borahm Chay violin
Lisa Maree Dowling bass & guitarrón
Jacquelene Acevedo percussion
[Their] original songs… reflect the influence of salsa, bachata, cumbia, gypsy music and Latin jazz as well as pop, hip-hop and even soul music.
The Wall Street Journal
Personnel
Edna Vazquez vocals & guitar
FLOR DE TOLOACHE
Mireya Ramos vocals, violin, & guitarrón
Shae Fiol vocals & vihuela
Anna Garcia trumpet
Domenica Fossati flute
Luisa Bastidas violin
Jackie Coleman trumpet
Julie Acosta trumpet & vocals
Sita Borahm Chay violin
Lisa Maree Dowling bass & guitarrón
Jacquelene Acevedo percussion
[Their] original songs… reflect the influence of salsa, bachata, cumbia, gypsy music and Latin jazz as well as pop, hip-hop and even soul music.
The Wall Street Journal
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Edna Vazquez
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Flor de Toloache
Besos de Mezcal
Edna Vazquez
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Flor de Toloache
Besos de Mezcal