About this episode
The episode explores the art and music of Mariachi Femenil and the inspiration behind a Broadway musical from stranded passengers in Canada.
One mariachi ensemble in the Bay Area is reframing traditions. Today, we bring you the art and music of Mariachi Femenil. Then, we hear how seven thousand stranded passengers in a small Canadian town inspired a broadway musical.
Topics covered
- mariachi music
- cultural traditions
- Broadway
- community impact
- art
Keywords
- Mariachi Femenil
- Bay Area
- Broadway musical
- cultural traditions
- art
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mariachi Femenil
Places: Bay Area, Canada
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