One of the most popular norteño groups, Los Huracanes del Norte has consisted of a group of relatives from the extended Garcia family -- Chuy, Eraclio, Francisco, Guadalupe, Jesus, Lupillo, Pancho and Rocky -- plus other members such as Wico Lopez and producer/songwriter Martín Ruvalcaba. The group has released dozens of albums, for Garmex, Luna... [+] Read More

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Los Invasores de Nuevo Leon began their career in 1980 when singer/accordionist Javier Rios, bassist Homero de Leon, and drummer Eliud López decided to assemble a norteño outfit supported by the legendary Ramón Ayala. In 1997, after issuing their music locally, los Invasores de Nuevo Leon signed up to EMI Latin. The band then made their... [+] Read More

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Since the late '60s, San Jose, California's Los Tigres del Norte have been bringing their distinctive norteña music to audiences since 1972, and continue to set the standard to which other norteña bands aspire. Founding members included three Hernández brothers, Jorge, Raúl, and Hernán, and Oscar Lara, their cousin. Many of their songs were... [+] Read More

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Mexican singer/songwriter Polo Urias (born Leopoldo Urias Ramírez) got involved in local traditional music in 1975 when he joined his brothers Raúl, Jesús, Isreal, and Alberto to perform as los Jilgueros del Arroyo. He later became the lead singer of los Rieleros del Norte. In 1995, Polo Urias formed la Máquina Norteña with bassist/singer Jody... [+] Read More

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