Carlos Samaniego

Founder and Director, Mariachi Arcoiris

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Mariachi Arcoiris is the first LGBTQ+ mariachi band in the world. Its founder talks about representing both the LGBTQ+ community and the Mexican community.

LGBTQ+ band Mariachi Arcoiris: All traditional music, no machismo

Mariachi Arcoiris is the first LGBTQ+ mariachi band in the world. Its founder talks about representing both the LGBTQ+ community and the Mexican community.

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