Mariachi Mestiza y Mala Mujer

Andrea Daniela was born to be on stage; a singer, violinist, dancer and actor, she is a proud Houston native and alumna of MECA, HSPVA, and UTD. She has spent half of her life mastering traditional mariachi music accompanying artists such as Yolanda del Rio, Paquita la del Barrio, Shaila Durcal, and Espinoza Paz. In 2018, she won Las Grandes Voces del Mariachi in Guadalajara, Jalisco, and in 2019 she joined the cast of the world’s first mariachi opera with the Houston Grand Opera. She has twice earned second place at the Houston Rodeo’s Mariachi Invitational (2016 & 2022) and in 2022 was played the lead role in American Mariachi with the San Antonio Public Theatre.
Her debut album, Mariachi, Mestiza y Mala Mujer, showcases a new genre she calls mariachi alternative—fusing the traditional roots of mariachi with unexpected global influences such as pop, funk, and hip-hop. This work is a powerful reclamation of voice, identity, and artistry from a Mexican-American: the daughter of an immigrant father and a fifth-generation Tejana taking ownership of all aspects of her cultural identity and pushes the boundaries of mariachi to tell the story of a woman who refuses to be put in a box—liberated, empowered, and unapologetically herself.
Please join us for an excusive pre-release experience. This intimate evening will feature live music of never-before-heard songs, special guest performances, and a live Q&A with Andrea Daniela and her producers, as they walk you through the creative journey of creating this bold sound that. This stipped down live show mirrors the raw, vulnerable energy of a Tiny Desk performance—personal, powerful, and unfiltered and takes you on a journey between tradition and innovation proving that art knows no borders.
All proceeds from this event will go directly toward the production of the album’s music videos. A grant from the Houston Arts Alliance helped fund the recording process and this event, but now AD continues to raise funds to visually bring her vision to life. Your presence and support help make that possible.