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Initially making a name for themselves playing local nightclubs around Sinaloa, in 1987 Los Tucanes de Tijuana was comprised of Marop Quintero Lara, David Servin Raya, Alfredo González González, Gustavo Labrada Valenzuela, and Thomas A. Herrera. Upon forming the group signed with Cadena Musical/Unisono who issued their debut album “16 Exitos (La Canelera)” in 1987. The band would remain with the label until 1994 in which time Los Tucanes de Tijuana issued eight albums, most notably “Alegre Y Mujeriego”, “Soy Parrandero”, and “Clave Nueva”. By this point the band’s popularity was rising rapidly and after signing with Alcaran Records released the full-lengths “14 Tucanazos Bien Pesados” and “Mundo de Amor” in 1995.
The records catapulted Los Tucanes de Tijuana to national notoriety and they subsequently signed with EMI Latin. During the band’s short five year stay with the label, the norteño group issued a whopping 19 albums, spawning numerous radio hits. After signing with Fonovisa in 2006 Los Tucanes de Tijuana continued to release albums on a prodigious level, subsequently releasing a further 21 albums over the next eight years. The band has sold a staggering 13 million records worldwide, many of which have been certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum, they have eight Grammy nominations to their name, 66 Billboard hits and have played to adoring fans at sold-out arenas across the world. The group’s high volume of musical output combined with their consistent chart presence has made Los Tucanes de Tijuana one of the most successful Mexican bands of all time and ambassadors of the norteño genre.
Mexican Latino outfit Los Tucanes de Tijuana has been recording music since 1987 and have become a regular on the live circuit in the Latino speaking world. Their upbeat and jovial music has attracted attention from a fanbase as well as revered institutions including the Mexican Tourism Board and even the Grammy awards.
They have so far picked up eight nominations for their toe tapping sound and after seeing them live, you understand these are very duly received. The five original musicians from the very first lineup remain intact and really do throw themselves into the performance in order to enthuse and excite their crowds. They have the whole room dancing along to the irresistible latino beats as they play a large selection of instruments onstage with no aid from artificial sounds. There is a huge DIY approach to the show and it feels as though they have chosen the track list there and then. For any fans of latino pop and mexicana, Los Tucanes de Tijuana are a great band to go see.
While Los Rieleros del Norte is among one of the oldest Mexican Norteño bands, they are far from the most traditional. The band, which now resides in Texas, was formed in the state of Chihuahua in Mexico in the late seventies and they were quick to set themselves apart from other Norteño bands. Los Rieleros del Norte use the saxophone as well as the accordion in their music, creating a hybrid sound that was fresh at the time of the band’s inception and still sounds wonderful today.
The band is formed of hard workers and they have released multiple albums over the years, even releasing multiple albums in the same year. Their constant creativity and touring has won them a lot of fans over the years and a Los Rieleros del Norte show often sees concert-goers crowded around the stage getting as close to the group as they possibly can.
After playing together for thirty-five years, each performance by Los Rieleros del Norte still feels like it could be their first. They love performing and always keep their energy high. Their discography is also so extensive that they are able to pick and mix songs for different shows, which ensures they are always on their toes. “El Columpio” is easily one of the band’s most popular songs and is always a highlight when included in their set list. For North-America’s best Norteño band, definitely go see Los Rieleros del Norte now!