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MARIACHI ROCK MEETS MARIJUANA

Clad in leather and donning decorative pistolas, sombreros, fishnets, black makeup and chaps—Charros of Rock put on larger-than-life shows that will immerse your soul in the fringe of Latinx music subgenres and elements of folklórico style.

Consisting of Ricky Rodd, Mavero Duran, Hendrique Haze, J.J. Salaz, Nico Stixx, Nandoom Vee, Belle Martele and Mara Felina—Charros of Rock have become a fixture in the Los Angeles Latinx music scene, including a recent gig opening (virtually, of course) for Cheech Marin, La Marisoul, Danny Trejo and others at La Onda Live! Combining rock, mariachi, boleros, sones, polkas, joropos and rancheras, the band creates a fusion of music that cannot be replicated.

A charro (feminine: charra) is a traditional horseman or horsewoman from Mexico, which sets the basis for Charros of Rock. caught up with Charros of Rock vocalist and vihuela player Mara Felina to discover the inspiration behind the Charros

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