Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles mariachiarcoiris is the world’s first LGBTQ mariachi group. Rejecting the attitude of machismo often associated with mariachi, the group including Natalia Melendez — the first transgender woman in mariachi — explores new facets of the tradition by creating a safe space for authentic expression. #transdayofvisibility🏳️‍⚧️ #transdayofvisibility #transgenderdayofvisibility #mariachi