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very own MySpace LayoutsMARIACHI DIVASFounded in 1999, the all-female Mariachi Divas are continuously making big waves on the Los Angeles music scene. Mariachi Divas is a unique, multi-cultural ensemble, and over the years has been represented by women of: Mexican, Cuban, Samoan, Argentinian, Columbian, Panamanian, Puerto Rican, Peruvian, Swiss, Japanese, and Anglo decent. Founder and Director Cindy Shea states, ..Music is a way of uniting our cultural backgrounds... Mariachi Divas has been featured at the Arrowhead Pond, Universal Amphitheatre, Staples Center, Greek Theater, Santa Barbara Bowl, the LA Forum for the 2005 ..Premio La Gente.. Live TV Awards Show and the LA Shrine at the 2006 Alma Awards.They have also accompanied Grammy winning artists such as: Joan Sebastian, Jenny Rivera, Marco Antonio Solis, Pablo Montero, and Paulina Rubio. In 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2005 the Divas have showcased their innovative sounds at the NAMM SHOW in Anaheim, CA. Recently the Divas were invited to perform at the Tucson International Mariachi Concert, Fresno Radio Bilingue Mariachi Show and the Santa Barbara Bowl where they had the honor of performing with Mariachi Vargas and Nati Cano..s Mariachi Los Camperos. In 2005 the Divas premiered at the Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference alonside Mariachi Cobre and Linda Ronstadt. They also performed, and were featured as one of the main televised acts, for over 500,000 people on the streets of downtown Los Angeles at the largest "Cinco de Mayo" celebration in the world-The 14th and 15th Annual Fiesta Broadway 2003 and 2004. They have appeared at the L.A. County Fair numerous times including the most recent in September 2003 performing as part of the famous Mariachi USA. The Divas have traveled throughout the USA including performances in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Idaho, and Wyoming, but also performed in Tampico, Mexico in 2004. Mariachi Divas has performed four times at the John Anson Ford Theater including a celebration of the "Day of the Dead", a "Women in Jazz" concert in 2004, and in 2005 and 2006 put on a show in which they were the headliners. The Divas also appear in the documentary "Viva El Mariachi". Mariachi Divas also had the honor of playing at the Los Angeles Inauguration of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in 2005 and in January 2007 the Divas performed for Arnold Schwarzenegger's inaguration at Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento. Mariachi Divas have made several television appearances on shows such as: Despierta America, Control, Vista LA, Primer Impacto, Escandalo, LATV's "Adelante Hispanos", Sabado Gigante, Off the Roof, De Todo Un Poco, BBQ with Bobby Flay, Primera Edicion, Latination, Vista LA, Atrevete, Futbol Mania, 12 Corazones, Maria Antonieta, L.A. County..s Holiday Celebration at the Dorothy Chandler Music Center (2004, 2005, 2006) and also took roles as actors as they took part in two independent films, "Dead Man's Shoe" and "La Dentista" where the music from their CD was used as the movies' soundtrack. In September 2003, Mariachi Divas began performing and continue to perform every week for audiences of all ages while strolling throughout the streets of Disneyland and Disney..s California Adventure in Anaheim. Mariachi Divas musicians are currently endorsed by LP Percussion, Zeta Music, IntellitouchTuners, Soundback Acoustic Monitors and LPD Music. Mariachi Divas three CD's are currently distributed and represented by Shea Records. Never stepping too far from what brought them together, the sound of mariachi rings though every song that is played no matter what style of music they choose to perform.Alberto Jimenez Maeda, of Mexico City is now residing in Los Angeles, CA. He was the Lead Violinist and Musical Arranger of Mariachi de America de Jesus Rodriguez de Hijar for over 20 years. Mariachi Divas is now honored to have this amazing musical composer, arranger and producer working with them on a full-time basis. Alberto Jimenez Meada is offering to provide you the best original musical arrangements, medleys, popurries, or basic transcriptions of your favorite artist at a great price. He is also available for private or group instruction/classes/rehearsals for kids and adults of all ages. If you are starting a new group and need music what are you waiting for? Call now to 818-554-5080 or email [email protected]
