Trio Ellas, Latin Grammy®–nominated sweethearts of Los Angeles, have been making waves with their fresh take on traditional mariachi blended with jazz, pop, and country. They have recorded for Benjamin Gibbard and Lady Gaga, and performed with top artists including Sheila E. and Lila Downs. The trio is composed of Suemy Gonzalez, a graduate of USC's Thornton School of Music; Nelly Cortez, a fourth-generation mariachi musician and recreational pilot; and Stephanie Amaro, a versatile musician who performs in genres ranging from mariachi to electronica.