LOS ANGELES – Music is expression and for Mariachi Arcoíris De Los Angeles. It’s also freedom. Arcoíris means “rainbow” in Spanish, and the group proudly wears the rainbow flag on their bow ties and outfits. Founder Carlos Samaniego says it was the first openly LGBTQ+ mariachi band, and the first group he’s played with where he wasn’t derided for who he is.