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Mireya Ramos

Latin Grammy winning, multiple Latin Grammy nominated and Grammy nominated vocalist,

violinist, Guitarron player, composer, producer, arranger and founder of Flor de Toloache – NY’s

only all women mariachi. A proud Afrolatina, Dominican and Mexican raised in Puerto Rico who

embodies all of her musical influences whether classical, mariachi, salsa, merengue or hip-hop,

always creating a unique and refreshing sound. Her versatility, natural improvisational skills and

beautiful tone has made her one of the top Latin artists in New York City and has landed her

features on legendary albums by Latin Grammy Winner percussionist Luisito Quintero, Bobbito

& Stretch, Len Smythe, Chicano Batman, Adrian Quesada (Black Pumas) and many more.

Along with touring, she has been featured on a few TV shows and virtual commercials including

Stephen Colbert, Little Voice on Apple TV, Chapstick Commercial, Kate Spade campaign and

Kia campaign.

In her early years and freelance work in the Big Apple, she became one of the only female

mariachi performers in the city and subsequently, expanding her network by playing with some

of the top DJ’s including DJ Bobbito, Rich Medina, Louie Vega, Carol C, Tony Touch, Afrika

Bambaataa, Crazy Legs plus playing with a variety of salsa and cuban bands around the city

that include Luisito Quintero, Pedrito Martinez, Willie Colón and Carlos Formell. After performing

with Omar Sosa at the Blue Note, she was invited to perform at the Dominican Jazz fest with

Chucho Valdés and Prodigio which sparked her interest in Latin jazz and improvisation.

Mireya has graced the stage with her singing and violin at some of the most exciting venues, TV

shows and top festivals like: Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Coachella, Bonaroo,

Dominican Jazz Festival, Heineken Jazz Fest (Puerto Rico), Vive Latino, Tropicalia, Colombia al

Parque, Grand Ole Opry, Kennedy Honors, Sundance Film Festival, Jools Holland Show, The

View, Harry Connick Jr., Stephan Colbert and more.

With her ability to play a variety of genres she has been able to collaborate with a variety of

world renowned musicians that include: John Legend, Miguel, H.E.R., Chris Rock, Dan

Auerbach (Black Keys), John Prine, Chrissie Hynde, Lee Fields, Daptone Records, Monlaferte,

Adrian Quesada (Black Pumas), Gaby Moreno, Camilo Lara, Chicano Batman, Sara Bareilles,

Alex Cuba, Chucho Valdez, Eddie Palmieri, Making Movies, Victoria La Mala, Robert Glasper,

Natalia La Fourcade, Thalia, Lila Downs, Cafetacvba, The Beatnuts and more.

As a big advocate of empowering the next generation and promoting the importance of

representation, she has been an integral part of educational projects like México Beyond

Mariachi, Lincoln Center and Mariachi Academy NY. She continues to share her experience and

knowledge through workshops, educational programs and performances. Apart from touring

with Flor de Toloache, she is proudly involved in She is the Music, the Recording Academy and

touring with her solo project under her name.

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