Audiobooks by Dakota Gutiérrez

[Spanish] - Mamiachi y yo

"Mamiachi y yo es un audiolibro lírico y empoderador que trata sobre lo que significa ser mariachi en una banda compuesta sólo por mujeres. ¡Hoy es el gran día! Rosa subirá al escenario junto a su mamá y tocará con su popular banda de mariachis. Pero mientras abrochan las botonaduras brillantes y se atan los moños de sus trajes de charra, Rosa comienza a preocuparse. ¿Y si al público no le gusta? ¿Está realmente lista para subirse al escenario? Con su 'mamiachi' y sus madrinas a su lado, el miedo escénico de Rosa se desvanece al compás de trompetas, guitarras y violines. Centrándose en el poder de la hermandad, la comunidad y la música, el texto cálido y animado de la dupla de madre e hijo Jolene y Dakota Gutiérrez ofrece una perspectiva única del mundo de los mariachis que es uno dominado por hombres."

Dakota Gutiérrez, Jolene Gutiérrez (Author), Carolina Ayala (Narrator)

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Mamiachi & Me: My Mami's Mariachi Band

"Mamiachi & Me is a lyrical and empowering picture book written by Jolene and Dakota Gutiérrez about what it means to be a mariachi in an all‑female band. Today’s the day! Rosa will take the stage next to her mami and play along with her popular mariachi band. But as they fasten the shiny botonaduras and tie the moños on their charra suits, Rosa begins to worry. What if the audience doesn’t like her? Is she ready to perform? With her “mamiachi” and madrinas by her side, Rosa’s stage fright is soothed away by the sound of trumpets, guitars, and violins. Centering on the power of sisterhood, community, and music, the warm and lively text by mother-and-son writing duo Jolene and Dakota Gutiérrez provides a unique perspective to the male-dominated world of mariachi. Back matter includes additional context on the history of the beloved Mexican tradition and the rise of all-female mariachi groups, as well as a fun, detailed look at a mariachi’s signature charro suit! 'A heartfelt testament to the power of family and culture and the courage to find one’s voice.'—Kirkus Reviews"

Dakota Gutiérrez, Jolene Gutiérrez (Author), Ana Osario (Narrator)

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