Bringing the heart-felt style of mariachi music with their precise musical execution is what sets these young women apart in a male dominated genre. “It’s musical integrity along with their rich, beautiful sound that makes them like no other mariachi group you’ve heard before
Mariachi Rosas Divinas seems an appropriate name for this divine all female group. Rosas Divinas have broken the mold when it comes to the beloved style of mariachi music. As the first and only all female mariachi in the DFW Metroplex and one of few in the Country, being different is not all that difficult. Lipstick smudges brass mouthpieces, long fingernails work perfectly for strumming guitars and glossy dark hair flows down the back of brightly coordinated outfits. Breaking away from traditional stereotypes, these vivacious women bring life back into a traditional music which began in the small pueblos of 19-century Mexico.
Desiring to perform the mariachi music she played in her hometown of Taos, New Mexico, Director Tabitha Sanchez Barrientos, sought out to find a team of like-minded musicians. “Playing with passion is the most important element when playing mariachi music,” she says ”But a commitment to musical precision is what we strive to be known and respected for.”
Lead violinist:
Karen Gerardo, graduate of Booker T Washington, former member of the Dallas Young Strings and current Principal Violinist with Irving Symphony Orchestra says, “I heard the group and immediately saw the potential for greatness. Here I am 11 years later with a resume I could have only dreamed of at this stage in my career. The opportunities have been absolutely priceless.” From being the first mariachi to ever play in the Gran Caymen Islands to sharing the stage with legends such as Fito Olivares, Graciela Beltran and Ozomatli, Rosas Divinas have been captivating audiences since their very first performance in 2005.
Lead Guitarist:
Alexia Quintero played her first gig with the group in 2011 at The House of Blues in Dallas, “I was only supposed to help with a few gigs but here I am 6 years later!” She says. “I continued to perform even while going to Law School and people would worry saying I needed a break. I would explain that performing and making music was part of my break! Yes, it is a lot of work but we always have so much fun together and that’s rejuvenating.”
We had the most wonderful surprise tonight!!!
We met some lovely gals that were dressed up
as mariachis, and we discovered that they are the
only female mariachis band in Dallas! They'd just
finished a gig and came to the same restaurant we
were at for dinner. We chatted for a bit and went
back to eating dinner... a few minutes later they had
gone out to their car and gotten their instruments,
to come back in and serenade us!!! So of course then
pops borrowed their guitar and returned the favor.
What a fun evening!!
Thank you so much Mariachi Rosas Divinas for
a wonderful evening!! Find them at https://www.facebook.com/RosasDivinas and
http://www.youtube.com/user/rosasdivinas
Que lindas muchachas como cantan de bonito ademas estan bien lindas me enamore de eyas de su musica cuando las mire en la gran plaza de fort worth saludos alas muchachas Dios melas vendiga hermosas
I saw you Saturday night, April 28, at the Meadows Museum "Modern Mexican Art" event. I am enthrawled by your music and singing. Please cut the album on CD soon. And let me know. You are simply grand.
