LGBTQ+ mariachi band seeks to broaden acceptance on Cinco de Mayo - Reuters

2:59pm PDT - May 5th, 2021    cinco de mayo - Reuters

As a gay mariachi musician, Carlos Samaniego grew tired of the discrimination and bullying from other mariachis in the macho world of the Mexican folk genre. So he formed his own group, still focused on the music, but with an all LGBTQ+ lineup.