Los Tigres del Norte
norteñolatinregional mexicanofolkmexicanmexiconorteño traditioncorrido revivalregional mexicanoaccordion-driven folksocially conscious narrative ballads
Mexican Norteño Grammy-winning legendary group, best known for (re)starting the "corrido" genre in the late 20th Century, as a milestone of its latest incarnation, known on one side as "narcocorrido" (ballads on smugglers) and on the other, the new brew of socially-committed lyrics that have succeeded in being truly popular. Members: · Jorge Hernández: director, lead vocals and accordion · Hernán Hernández: electric bass, vocals · Eduardo Hernández: accordion, saxophone, 6-string bass, vocals
Influenced by: Lydia Mendoza, Los Alegres de Terán, Corridos Traditionalists
- Active:
- 1968-present
- Scene:
- Northern Mexico / US-Mexico border
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