Mariachi Las Adelitas

The ‘Adelitas’ were Mexican women who took to arms in the Mexican revolution to rebel against the many injustices of the time. The name comes from one such woman, for whom a famous revolutionary ‘corrido’ was written, but has now come to symbolise all of these fearless warrior women. Formed in London in 2013 this unique band was born out of the desire to shatter stereotypes within this traditionally male-dominated genre. An 8- piece band originally from Mexico, Cuba, Colombia, Italy and the U.K they are the first female Mariachi band in Europe.

Hailing from Mexico, Cuba, Colombia, Italy and the U.K this unique 8 piece band was formed in 2013 out of the desire to shatter stereotypes within this genre.

They count Salma Hayek amongst their fans, and played for her private birthday celebration in London. They’ve played at festivals and venues as diverse as the British museum, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Camden Roundhouse, Songlines Encounters Festival, Victorious Festival, Vamos festival, the 02 Forum supporting Calexico and so many more.

They recently participated in the Festival international del Mariachi y la Charreria (Guadalajara, Mexico).

The group has 3 lead vocalists, and each member is a professional instrumentalist.

Their repertoire comprises of mariachi classics alongside original compositions and beautiful arrangements of classics in English arranged in authentic mariachi style.