Teresa Cuevas
(1920 - 2013)
- Parents fled to Kansas during the Mexican Revolution
- Born in Topeka, grew up in community where annual Mexican Fiesta is held
- Formed in 1977 Mariachi Estrella, early all-female mariachi band
- Nationally recognized violinist
- Granddaughters continue to play mariachi music
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