A Women’s Mariachi Band Sings Its Way Through Traditional Male Turf

Mariachi bands have commonly featured women as singers, but all-female ensembles like Reyna de Los Angeles, which is featured in the documentary "Compañeras," have been rare.

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/01/arts/music/01mari.html?ex=1365307200&en=59310a338e09b7c6&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss