Terrazas Sisters Celebrate Heritage and Break Barriers in Regional Mexican Music

The Terrazas sisters, Vicky and Marisol, continue to make history as leaders of a regional Mexican band and are honored to bring their heritage as Latinas and Mexicans to life. Their sold-out tour showcases their remarkable achievements in a genre traditionally led by men, while also highlighting their cultural and musical influence across generations.

Their next major performance will take place on Oct. 11 at the Virgin Hotels Theater in Las Vegas. This event underscores their role as cultural ambassadors for the Mexican-American community. Through their music and public persona, the sisters gently illustrate that they want to not only continue tradition but also spark the next generation.

The band began in 1975 when Chicago and their father, Armando Terrazas, formed the band. Over the years, the family has been instrumental in bridging the identities of their Mexican and American roots through music and connecting communities.

“I started the band when I was nine years old, and it's been different generations that we've been part of,” Marisol said.

“It's very important. It's very special to keep going and to have that same love for this project, and to show the women that there is a way that it can happen,” Vicky said. “We as Latinos here in the United States have such an important role in everything, and I believe it's important for them to keep staying strong.”

“But we're super proud of being Mexican and being Latinas and being one of very, very few Latinas to be Mexicans, to be a regional Mexican and to be doing with our sold-out tour, technically, it's a blessing,” Marisol said.

The Terrazas sisters are still breaking barriers in regional Mexican music as the first women to lead a Duranguense band. Their legacy extends beyond their stage success to advocating for women and Latinos, and they are defining themselves as cultural leaders in the United States.