ARTIST BIO

Trio Ellas has been making waves with a unique sound that combines traditional mariachi, classic romantic boleros with a fresh contemporary twist, and the world has taken notice. The trio’s debut album “Con Ustedes” earned them a nomination for a 2012 Latin GRAMMY®. The young trio is composed of Suemy Gonzalez (violin and vocals), a recent graduate of USC’s prestigious Thornton School of Music , Nelly Cortez (guitarron and vocals), a fourth generation mariachi musician and recreational pilot, and Stephanie Amaro (guitar and vocals), a versatile musician who performs and records in genres ranging from electronica to mariachi. The girls’ high level of musical proficiency has allowed them to circumvent stereotypes and work at a world class level, with a professional track record that includes recordings for artists such as Benjamin Gibbard and Lady GaGa, and live performances with a myriad of top artists ranging from Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan to Mariachi El Bronx.