Flor de Toloache - 'La Cigarra' (Linda Ronstadt Tribute) | 2019 Kennedy Center Honors

Latin Grammy winners Flor de Toloache perform "La Cigarra" to honor Linda Ronstadt during the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors.

Flor de Toloache make New York City history as its’ first and only all­-women mariachi group. Founded in 2008, Flor de Toloache is led by singers Mireya I. Ramos (founder) & Shae Fiol (founding member). Reminiscent of the early days of mariachi, the group started as a trio -- Harp, Violin and Vihuela. Today, Flor De Toloache’s members hail from diverse cultural backgrounds such as Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Australia, Colombia, Germany, Italy and the United States. The result of this cultural bouquet is an edgy, versatile and fresh take on traditional Mexican music. They coalesce as would a band of sisters, with a grace and vibrant beauty that casts a spell over their audiences not unlike the legendary Toloache flower still being used in Mexico as a love potion.

The Kennedy Center Honors celebrates icons who, through their artistry, have left an indelible stamp on our collective cultural consciousness,” stated Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein. Linda Ronstadt is the defining voice of a generation, spanning genres, languages, and continents.

In a star-studded celebration on the Kennedy Center Opera House stage, the 2019 Honorees were saluted by today's leading performers from New York, Hollywood, and the arts capitals of the world through performances and tributes.

#KCHonors #FlordeToloache #LindaRonstadt

[raulsolana]

Just by watching at the faces of Lars Ulrich and Dave Copperfield, you realize how beautiful and harmonic these talented women are! Chills!

[obinwataje]

The harmonies in the soaring soprano voices is pure magic! A proper tribute to Linda Ronstadt!

[OswaldoRosero]

This was the perfect song for honoring Linda Ronstadt.

[diksken]

I must have watched this a thousand times, my god these women can sing and play. Absolute perfection.

[esmeraldaNY]

Great honors to Linda's heritage, barely mention of her Mexican roots. Just Beautiful

[HoeruPandaxchan]

Wonder why they removed this performance from all websites previously. Glad to see it back up. A wonderful tribute to an amazing artist

[MAIDU]

I love this female group of Marachi’s! They are So Freakin’ Amazing. Thanks for posting this!

[johnnydangerously]

Most skills can be learned over time. A true Artist must be born to it. These women are Artists.

[alisonswennumson]

How is it that I can’t understand a word of what these ladies are saying, but they still manage to bring tears to my eyes every time they perform? Just incredible. I saw them live when they opened for and played with The Arcs in Seattle at The Moore theater. It’s rare anymore to see a group whose live performances truly outweigh what they’ve done in studio. I will forever be a fan.

[sharonsandoval]

Thank you for making this magnificent performance viewable to all. I cannot get enough of watching these ladies perform this song, as well as Linda's reaction.

[stylecollective-qtum]

I loved Linda going all the way back to the 70s as a child, and now in my older age, I ADORE Flor de Toloache- the vocal chops on all of these women are a thing to behold, indeed! Just perfection!

[margaretanderson]

Love this, I know Linda loved it too❤️

[diegoibarra]

Omg, I nearly lost it when I saw Linda 😘

[Username]

Really really amazing I crying 😢 wow cantan súper bello

[f]

Thank you Linda for the music. We love you !!!😘😘

[obrie]

¡Que incredible! Best ever performance at KHC. Wish it had been longer!!

[masatoshishoji]

I wanna watch the entire Linda Ronstadt tribute. Please share it with us.

[conniearcher]

I’m so amazed, what a beautiful group, the vocals are harmonious and lovely to my ears. These ladies are amazing!!!

[gironez]

To be able to sing Mariachi music, you must really have to be a singer, Linda you are a treasure, thank you for the music,

[laninau]

They're so amazing. I'm obsessed. 😍