Elena & Los Fulanos

Formed in 2011, Elena & Los Fulanos came together on the streets of Washington D.C.’s rapidly-changing neighborhoods of Columbia Heights and Mt. Pleasant. That’s where Elena was introduced to D.C.’s mariachi, son, and punk music crowds, and met her future band members. The release of 2014 debut album Miel Venenosa was celebrated with shows in both Managua, Nicaragua and Washington, D.C. As a testament to their stature in the latter city’s growing indie and international music scene, the album earned a Wammie (Washington Area Music Awards) nomination.

Photo Credit: Michael O. Snyder