Hailing from Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.A., the all-female, bicultural band Las Chorizeras recently released two singles, “Un Sueño” and “Blue Eyed Man,” from their self-titled debut album set for release this week.
Founded by singer-songwriter Nancy Sanchez, the group performs original songs by Sanchez and the band, as well as selected pieces from U.S. and Mexican songbooks.
REGIONAL BLEND
Las Chorizeras’ music is presented in a contemporary style that blends Regional Alternative and Regional Mexican influences. They incorporate traditional mariachi instruments, such as the guitarrón, vihuela and violin into their unique mariachi fusion sound.
During a trip to her hometown of Toluca, Mexico, Sanchez was inspired to create an all-female ensemble. Captivated by Toluca’s sights and renowned gastronomy, she learned about the local chorizo, considered the best in Mexico. Residents proudly call themselves “Chorizeras” and “Chorizeros.” To honor her roots, Sanchez named her project Las Chorizeras.
Guitarrón player Eunice Aparicio began studying music in school at the age of 11 and continues her musical studies with Mariachi masters from Guadalajara, Mexico. Aparicio’s musical excellence has allowed her to visit and perform at music festivals in over 20 countries. In 2017, she won a Latin Grammy for the “Best Ranchero” album with Flor De Toloache.
Violinist Anisette Noperi is a lifelong Mariachi player, inspired by her respected Mariachi-performing parents. Nopari is also a studio musician and veteran of many celebrated Mariachi projects in the Southwestern United States.
Darlene Perez is a bilingual singer/songwriter from Orange County, Calif., U.S.A. who started singing and performing at a young age in church choirs and later formed her sister duo Darlene & Jasmine which performs original Latin Alternative music throughout Southern California. Darlene was also a member of the celebrated Americana group The Traveling Fools.
‘Un Sueño’
In the song “Un Sueño,” Sanchez dedicates this original composition to her grandmother, “celebrating the enduring love our culture holds for our ancestors.” The arrangement, created by Juan De Dios Noperi, features an orchestration reminiscent of the great Mexican classics.
Sanchez wrote in an Instagram post about the song:
When I played this song for them on my guitar, tears came to our eyes. We already knew this song had to be a chorizo song. I’m so proud of us for this single. The dedication and love we put into it was incredible and made us feel so many emotions.
Las Chorizeras delve into their “Americana” roots with their second single, “Blue Eyed Man,” which embodies a Border Country Classic. Written by Sanchez and Perez, the song portrays the story of a young Latina who is trying to forget her Blue Eyed Man.
