A Woman Mariachi Giving No Fucks, in Photos
(WorldNews Mexico)

This article originally appeared on VICE Australia Mariachi bands have been dominated by men since the early 19th century. But slowly, women are beginning to infiltrate the muy macho scene and shake things up. One of those women is Nancy Velasco, a mujer mariachi (woman mariachi) from Ecatepec, a city in the State of Mexico that happens to be known for its high rate of femicide. Nancy has been performing for 18 years, as a solo singer and with her mariachi band Mariachi Quetzal. Most days of the week they travel to Mexico City to entertain the crowds and earn some cash. We joined her one Monday to observe a day in the life. Nancy...