The Escaramuza Girls Of Jurupa Valley 
Los Angeles
America

Escaramuza is translated to 'skirmish' in English.
Soldadas (female soldiers), would ride with the men acting as decoys on the battlefield, performing intricate skills on horseback.
In 1953, women were officially allowed to compete in Charreria (Mexican Rodeos), which was also the year that women gained the right to vote in Mexico.
The roots between the charreada and rodeo run deep; equally deep are the symbolic roots that tie modern-day escaramuza charra to the soldiers of the Mexican Revolution, those women who assisted in the revolt against oppressive Mexican government forces.

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Ground Clearance  
Los Angeles
America

In the mid-to-late 1940’s a new subculture in America emerged.
Mexican-American youths had been known to place sandbags in their custom vehicles so that the body of their car would ride close to the road.
This was aesthetically pleasing for those involved in the scene and would later be technologically advanced, for the same effect to be achieved by hydraulics.
Lowriding was formed out of Mexican-American culture, and the vehicles were decorated to hold political statements and sported images representing the culture from which it was born.
As the years passed, and the 21st century began, Lowriding culture became extremely popular. Often seen in popular music videos, the scene was embraced by cultures all around the world and amassed huge global appeal.

A Dance Of Youth And Death
Spain

Bullfighting is a huge part of the Spanish identity and history, with origins as early as 711 AD.
With growing division in the opinion of whether the killing of an animal should continue for entertainment, I went to Spain in search of the next generation of young hopeful matadors. I found young men and women who felt they’d learnt respect, courage and discipline from the teachings of bullfighting. Some were from generations of bullfighters and the culture around this performance of strength, movement and machismo was their life in and outside of the arena. 

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Salón Los Ángeles
Mexico City

Danzón originated in Cuba during the 19th century, emerging from a fusion of European melodies and African rhythms. Via Veracruz, It made its way to Mexico, quickly embedding itself in the cultural fabric.
By the 1940s and ’50s, dance halls flourished nationwide, attracting a diverse crowd, from politicians and athletes to working-class citizens and famous actors.  Salón Los Angeles became a gathering place for leftist artists and writers, hosting notable figures such as Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Gabriel García Márquez, and Carlos Fuentes.