Natcha Mendez, born Marghreta Cordero, is an American singer/songwriter/musician/actress in trousers. Born in Chicago, grew up in La Unión, New Mexico. Founded the all-girl-punk-band the Quadrasexuals, sings rancheros, cumbers, boleros, creates club/dance music, performs in avant-garde operas, is a reigning diva of Latin music, and has studied flamenco guitar for Manuel Granados.