Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Kansas Public Radio's 105 Live partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics, on the University of Kansas campus, to bring community members free concerts in the month of June, 2026.
Maria The Mexican is a mezcla of Mexican folklore and Rock n’ Roll. For ten years, Maria Elena Cuevas and her sister, Teresa, performed with Mariachi Estrella founded by their grandmother Teresa Cuevas in 1970. As one of the first all female mariachi bands in the country, Maria Teresa Alonzo Cuevas is a pioneer in the Hispanic musical community. In 2012, Maria and Teresa connected with long time Alt-R&B musician, Garrett Nordstrom to form the fusion of Maria The Mexican.
MTM is mixed with a touch of blues, soul, funk, and rock n’ roll enhanced by the musical knowledge and sounds of Nordstrom. With a southwestern flair and melancholy motifs, Maria The Mexican rocks it out in Spanish and English with a host of emotion.
More at mariathemexican.com.
Cameras: Easton Lane
Audio production: Jason Slote
Production Assistant: Gracie Hughes
Directed by: Nick Carswell
Kansas Public Radio's 105 Live partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics, on the University of Kansas campus, to bring community members free concerts in the month of June, 2026.
Maria The Mexican is a mezcla of Mexican folklore and Rock n’ Roll. For ten years, Maria Elena Cuevas and her sister, Teresa, performed with Mariachi Estrella founded by their grandmother Teresa Cuevas in 1970. As one of the first all female mariachi bands in the country, Maria Teresa Alonzo Cuevas is a pioneer in the Hispanic musical community. In 2012, Maria and Teresa connected with long time Alt-R&B musician, Garrett Nordstrom to form the fusion of Maria The Mexican.
MTM is mixed with a touch of blues, soul, funk, and rock n’ roll enhanced by the musical knowledge and sounds of Nordstrom. With a southwestern flair and melancholy motifs, Maria The Mexican rocks it out in Spanish and English with a host of emotion.
More at mariathemexican.com.
Cameras: Easton Lane
Audio production: Jason Slote
Production Assistant: Gracie Hughes
Directed by: Nick Carswell
