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Anyone who likes music knows that mariachi music is one of the traditional music genres in Mexico. However, in this country , mariachi bands have always been the exclusive domain of men, but now, the emergence of a female mariachi band has completely broken this situation. Every September, mariachi bands from all over the world gather in Mexico to celebrate the Mariachi Art Festival with local mariachi artists. However, the scenery at this year's art festival is very different from previous years, that is, mariachi art. There were female bands at the festival. This is the Ecosochet Women's Mariachi Band. The band is composed of seven women. Josefina Tellez is the leader of the band and the main trumpeter of the band. She sings most of the songs in the band. Written by her niece and other friends, Tellez started her music career 15 years ago. Since then, her life in a mariachi band has allowed Tellez to start releasing CDs and win many awards. Tellez said that the band usually sings mostly traditional Mexican repertoire. However, compared with these traditional repertoire, the band members wear more traditional clothes, that is, bright and colorful Mexican cowboys, which has also become the name of Ecosochet. The visual icon of a female mariachi band to the audience. Usually, there is always a covered van waiting at the place where they perform. As soon as the performance is over, the covered van will carry them to the next destination. The long journey will not be annoying. This is their preparation for the next step. The best time to rehearse for a performance. As soon as the band arrives at a destination, they will first start performing in local restaurants, and the audience is basically men. However, in Mexico, where the tradition of male-dominated mariachi bands is deeply rooted, the future of the Ecosochet women's mariachi band is of particular concern. Some members of the male mariachi band express support and are optimistic about their prospects, while others are dismissive. In this regard, the members of the Ecosochet Women's Mariachi Band said that they don't care what these people think or think, as long as they have an audience in their hearts, the audience's evaluation is the most important. Fortunately, every time they go, they gain There seemed to be more applause and flowers each time than before.