Over the course of the last few years, Mariachi Flor de Toloache’s performances have illuminated world renowned stages in Europe and India. In November 2015, the group embarked on an extensive European and U.S tour as the opening act of Black Keys’ singer Dan Auerbach’s new band, The Arcs. After performances to sold out audiences in the UK, Germany, Holland, Italy, France, they continued to captivate crowds in the U.S. at legendary venues such as First Avenue in Minneapolis, The Vic in Chicago, Terminal 5 in New York, DC 930 Club and Nashville’s Ryman Theater (The Grand Ole Opry).
Mariachi Flor De Toloache’s critically acclaimed self-titled debut album received a Latin Grammy nomination for “Best Ranchera Album” of 2015. Sharing the podium with legends Pedro Fernández and Aida Cuevas meant an embrace from the Latin Music Community. The group’s live performances were praised by Rolling Stone, Billboard Magazine, The New Yorker, GQ Magazine, The New York Times. Following a highly praised NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert”, their collaboration with rock supergroup The Arcs landed them on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and BBC 2’s Later with Jools Holland.
The group is currently in the studio recording their follow up with Daptone distributed New York based Chulo Records. Ran by NYC Salsa powerhouse Los Hacheros’ leader, Jacob Plasse, Chulo Records was also the connecting bridge between Mariachi Flor De Toloache and The Arcs. The album is slated to be released in the fall of 2016. Also slated for release this year are collaborations and featured appearances of Mariachi Flor De Toloache on Chicano Batman’s forthcoming album, Snarky Puppy guitarist Chris McQueen’s solo record, Luba Mason’s next album – produced by Jimmy Haslip and Luba Mason. The group is also scheduled to kick off a spring 2016 West Coast Tour performing as part of / and opening for The Arcs, including dates such as the Coachella Festival.
La Llorona
Mariachi Flor De Toloache Lyrics
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Salias del templo un día, Llorona
Cuando al pasar yo te vi
Salias del templo un día, Llorona
Cuando al pasar yo te vi
Hermoso hipil llevabas, Llorona
Que la virgen te creí
Que la virgen te creí
Ay de mi Llorona, Llorona
Ay de mi Llorona, Llorona
Nunca dejaré de quererte, Llorona
Aunque la vida me cueste
Nunca dejaré de quererte, Llorona
Aunque la vida me cueste
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The Mariachi Flor De Toloache's song La Llorona is a beautiful and soulful ballad that reflects on the pain and longing of lost love. The lyrics open with the singer of the song encountering his lover, the Llorona, outside of a temple. She is wearing a beautiful hipil, a traditional Mayan clothing piece, that reminds the singer of the Virgin Mary. The Llorona's beauty and piety are emphasized, which creates an ironic contrast with the sadness and desperation associated with the legend of the weeping woman.
As the song continues, the singer expresses his unwavering love for the Llorona, even though their separation has caused him pain and may cost him his life. There is a sense of fatalism and melancholy that pervades the song, which highlights the tragic nature of the Llorona legend. The repetition of the phrase "ay de mi Llorona" reinforces the sense of lament and despair.
One interpretation of the song is that it reflects the cultural and emotional legacy of the Llorona legend in Mexico and Latin America. The Llorona is a complex and multi-faceted figure, representing both maternal love and abandonment, purity and seduction, life and death. Her story is used to explore themes of femininity, grief, madness, and redemption. By singing about the Llorona, the Mariachi Flor De Toloache taps into this rich cultural heritage and connects it with their own experiences of love and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Salias del templo un día, Llorona
One day, I saw you leave the temple, Llorona
Cuando al pasar yo te vi
When I passed by and saw you
Hermoso hipil llevabas, Llorona
You wore a beautiful hipil, Llorona
Que la virgen te creí
I thought it was blessed by the Virgin Mary
Ay de mi Llorona, Llorona
Oh, my Llorona, my Llorona
Nunca dejaré de quererte, Llorona
I will never stop loving you, Llorona
Aunque la vida me cueste
Even if it costs me my life
Writer(s): RAMON ORTEGA
Contributed by Caden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ednavazquezmusica
Hermosas del mariachi 'Flor de Toloache'!! Gracias por la motivación a toda mujer compositora de verdad que es un arreglo hermoso para esta canción tradicional Mexicana. La llevaron a un nuevo nivel! Gracias por compartir su arte hermosa con el mundo y gracias por la música en sus almas! Admiración y respeto mujeres! Hermoso video!
@FlorDeToloache
Edna F Vazquez sup girl!! 😜 love you too mucho! Hehe 🥰 so grateful for our connection. Can’t wait to make more music with you xoxoxo
@estebanperea5661
Great music with culture I attended a free mini concert at yerba Buena center in San Francisco California maybe 2017'or18' shaewas not present was in Edna Vasquez who performed with you ladies she was great
@colombiecouleursdafrique9911
Inspiring!!! Mujeres empoderadas!!!!!!! BRAVO!
@nn-jc6yl
ai che voci 👏😍..è il video è spettacolare.saluti dall Italia ragazze continuate così siete magnifiche
@davidjarquin1079
Hermoso huipil llevabas................ excelente chicas ...... y quien no confunddiría esa llorona
@Toughguysdontdance12
Me encanta este arreglo, muy buen trabajo chicas! Y lindo video también.
@praverchiel5873
Son fantasticas 😁😁😁😙
Saludos desde Santiago de Queretero, México.
@xnea
exquisitamente sublime! osea chingonsísimo!! felicidades!!
@celesterodriguez3772
Que divino!!!! cantan bellísimo!! 😍😍😍😍