Affectionately known as the “Queen of the ranchera song," Aida Cuevas has influenced such Mexico-influenced artists as Linda Ronstadt and Mariachi Mujer 2000, an all-female group from Los Angeles for whom she serves as “Official" godmother. A regular performer of the Hispanic television variety show, Siempre En Domingo, Cuevas is a master of the... [+] Read More

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A musical variety show on television featuring a somewhat chubby singer of Mexican ranchera numbers is suddenly interrupted by a strange masked criminal named Magnus, who announces he is about to present the kidnapping of a famous actress, live on television. Reality or fiction? It is the latter, but with a dash of the former since the singer,... [+] Read More

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Formerly known as los Halcones de Michuacan, los Razos was formed by five Mexican musicians who settled in the U.S. The group adopted the new name before making the band's debut album in 1985. Led by singer Sacramento Ramírez, who was born in La Piedad, Michuacán, and arrived in North America in 1980. Ramírez was joined by accordionist Reynaldo... [+] Read More

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Mexican traditional music duet Voces del Rancho was formed by Mariano Fernandez, born in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, and Guadalajara-native Edgar Rodriguez, who met while studying at Bell's High School in California. After signing to Los Angeles-based Cintas Acuario, Voces del Rancho became a regular number in Latin radio stations, soon, climbing... [+] Read More

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