Grupo Bella

Grupo Bella is a multi-faceted ensemble from the Los Angeles area. Grupo Bella is quickly becoming known for their excellent musicianship and diverse repertoire. With their use of traditional mariachi instrumentation, they have their roots in the mariachi genre, while also spanning the music of many different cultures, decades, and various Latin American and American styles.

Grupo Bella is passionate about student and community outreach, having traveled extensively giving music workshops about the history and cultural significance of folk music from the different regions in Mexico and Latin America. It’s Grupo Bella’s hope this will keep the culture alive and inspire future generations to help the music continue to grow and thrive. The group founder and musical director, Vanessa Ramirez, is an accomplished singer, GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist and GRAMMY-nominated composer.

Together, they create a powerful musical force that performs throughout Southern California, the United States, and Mexico, where they have performed and headlined at a variety of venues—from private events, television shows, festivals, and public performances. Some of their greatest honors include performing for the Smithsonian American History Museum in Washington, D.C., the Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA, and the Teatro Degollado in Guadalajara, Jalisco.