Inside SoCal: 5/1 wrap-up
Celebrating SoCal's Mexican culture in honor of upcoming Cinco de Mayo.
Masienda
Jorge Gaviria's quest to find the best corn and exceptional flavor took him to Oaxaca, Mexico in 2014. He met farmers whose families have been cultivating traditional maize for centuries. It was there that he experienced his first perfect, true tortilla. Soon thereafter, a collaboration began between the farming communities and sharing their heirloom corn varieties and traditions with top restaurants around the world. This collaboration was named Masienda, and today, they proudly partner with hundreds of traditional farmers to grow, source and offer the highest quality single-origin ingredients. From this partnership they develop specialty masa harina for restaurants and home cooks alike. To learn more about Masienda, visit: https://masienda.com/
Mariachi Women's Foundation
The mission of the Mariachi Women's Foundation is to empowering Mariachi women and girls throughout the World. This non-profit organization supports access, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performing and cultural arts. The foundation recognizes and empowers mariachi women who perform in this male-dominated Mexican tradition by featuring their talents in live concerts and festivals. A central focus is also implementing educational initiatives that support and promote community engagement in research and understanding of mariachi women's history, culture and lived experiences. To learn more about the Foundation and Events, visit: https://www.mariachiwomen.org/
Mariachi Divas
The Mariachi Divas was founded by Cindy Shea over 20 years ago and features an all-female mariachi band based in Los Angeles, California. In 2009, they became the first all-female mariachi band ever to be nominated for a Grammy Award, and the first to win one. As of 2016, the band has been nominated for seven Grammy awards, winning twice. To learn about upcoming Mariachi Divas performances, visit: https://www.mariachidivas.com/
