What is the first that comes to your mind when you think about Mexico besides tacos? Surely mariachi music came to you, however, thanks to its cultural richness, Mexican regional music goes from marimba in the south, to norteña and of course, banda.
But, what exactly is banda? This genre has certain characteristics that identify it with a specific region of Mexico and, nowadays, it is becoming one of the most popular regional music worldwide. Because Latin America is more than just reggaeton.
Here is everything you need to know about banda, how to dance it and of course, some groups you should definitely listen to.
What is Mexican banda?
Banda music is also known as Banda Sinaloense, in reference to the state from which it originates, Sinaloa, located in the northwest part of Mexico.
Its main characteristic is that it mixes wind instruments such as clarinets, trumpets, trombone, Eb horns, and sousaphone also known as tuba with a drum called Tambora and some cymbals.
It has influences mainly of German and French folk music, mainly because of the immigrants that arrived in Sinaloa and its trading activities in the mid-1900s.
Is banda a Mexican dance?
No. Many have this idea mainly because there is a particular dance for banda and it is called quebradita.
It has the influence of polka balls but with a faster tempo. Most of the time it is a dance in couple and with a lot of proximity.
Which band groups you should listen to?
In the last years, more and more banda groups make it to be on festivals lineups like Coachella. Just this year, Banda MS and Grupo Firme are amongst Kanye West and Harry Styles, but certainly, they are not the only banda musical groups.
Here are some of the most important:
Banda El Recodo
This is one of the first and most popular bandas from Sinaloa. It was founded in 1938 by Don Cruz Lizárraga. It is also known as “The mother of all bandas”.
It has more than 180 records and sold 20 million copies worldwide. Today, it is lead by Luis Alfonso Lizárraga Lizárraga, one of Don Cruz sons.
La original banda El Limón de Salvador Lizárraga
This group started on 1965 in a little town of Sinaloa called El limón de los Peraza. It was when they started to book more gigs that it was managed by Salvador Lizárraga.
This was the first banda to use a sound system at its gigs and a main vocal member, being the first El Güero Tacho.
Banda MS
This year’s guest at Coachella, is nowadays one of the most important bandas in Mexico and the United States.
It was created in 2003 and its name comes from the letters of Mazatlán, Sinaloa. They have collaborated with artists such as Snoop Dog.
Mi banda el mexicano
This group is famous for being one of the first to mix synths into the traditional banda rhythms, creating the tecnobanda.
Banda los Recoditos
This group takes its name from its origin, as it was originally formed by young students and children of the members of Banda el Recodo. They were nominated for a Grammy Latino in 2013 and 2018.
What is the first that comes to your mind when you think about Mexico besides tacos? Surely mariachi music came to you, however, thanks to its cultural richness, Mexican regional music goes from marimba in the south, to norteña and of course, banda.
But, what exactly is banda? This genre has certain characteristics that identify it with a specific region of Mexico and, nowadays, it is becoming one of the most popular regional music worldwide. Because Latin America is more than just reggaeton.
Here is everything you need to know about banda, how to dance it and of course, some groups you should definitely listen to.
What is Mexican banda?
Banda music is also known as Banda Sinaloense, in reference to the state from which it originates, Sinaloa, located in the northwest part of Mexico.
Its main characteristic is that it mixes wind instruments such as clarinets, trumpets, trombone, Eb horns, and sousaphone also known as tuba with a drum called Tambora and some cymbals.
It has influences mainly of German and French folk music, mainly because of the immigrants that arrived in Sinaloa and its trading activities in the mid-1900s.
Is banda a Mexican dance?
No. Many have this idea mainly because there is a particular dance for banda and it is called quebradita.
It has the influence of polka balls but with a faster tempo. Most of the time it is a dance in couple and with a lot of proximity.
Which band groups you should listen to?
In the last years, more and more banda groups make it to be on festivals lineups like Coachella. Just this year, Banda MS and Grupo Firme are amongst Kanye West and Harry Styles, but certainly, they are not the only banda musical groups.
Here are some of the most important:
Banda El Recodo
This is one of the first and most popular bandas from Sinaloa. It was founded in 1938 by Don Cruz Lizárraga. It is also known as “The mother of all bandas”.
It has more than 180 records and sold 20 million copies worldwide. Today, it is lead by Luis Alfonso Lizárraga Lizárraga, one of Don Cruz sons.
La original banda El Limón de Salvador Lizárraga
This group started on 1965 in a little town of Sinaloa called El limón de los Peraza. It was when they started to book more gigs that it was managed by Salvador Lizárraga.
This was the first banda to use a sound system at its gigs and a main vocal member, being the first El Güero Tacho.
Banda MS
This year’s guest at Coachella, is nowadays one of the most important bandas in Mexico and the United States.
It was created in 2003 and its name comes from the letters of Mazatlán, Sinaloa. They have collaborated with artists such as Snoop Dog.
Mi banda el mexicano
This group is famous for being one of the first to mix synths into the traditional banda rhythms, creating the tecnobanda.
Banda los Recoditos
This group takes its name from its origin, as it was originally formed by young students and children of the members of Banda el Recodo. They were nominated for a Grammy Latino in 2013 and 2018.
What is the first that comes to your mind when you think about Mexico besides tacos? Surely mariachi music came to you, however, thanks to its cultural richness, Mexican regional music goes from marimba in the south, to norteña and of course, banda.
But, what exactly is banda? This genre has certain characteristics that identify it with a specific region of Mexico and, nowadays, it is becoming one of the most popular regional music worldwide. Because Latin America is more than just reggaeton.
Here is everything you need to know about banda, how to dance it and of course, some groups you should definitely listen to.
What is Mexican banda?
Banda music is also known as Banda Sinaloense, in reference to the state from which it originates, Sinaloa, located in the northwest part of Mexico.
Its main characteristic is that it mixes wind instruments such as clarinets, trumpets, trombone, Eb horns, and sousaphone also known as tuba with a drum called Tambora and some cymbals.
It has influences mainly of German and French folk music, mainly because of the immigrants that arrived in Sinaloa and its trading activities in the mid-1900s.
Is banda a Mexican dance?
No. Many have this idea mainly because there is a particular dance for banda and it is called quebradita.
It has the influence of polka balls but with a faster tempo. Most of the time it is a dance in couple and with a lot of proximity.
Which band groups you should listen to?
In the last years, more and more banda groups make it to be on festivals lineups like Coachella. Just this year, Banda MS and Grupo Firme are amongst Kanye West and Harry Styles, but certainly, they are not the only banda musical groups.
Here are some of the most important:
Banda El Recodo
This is one of the first and most popular bandas from Sinaloa. It was founded in 1938 by Don Cruz Lizárraga. It is also known as “The mother of all bandas”.
It has more than 180 records and sold 20 million copies worldwide. Today, it is lead by Luis Alfonso Lizárraga Lizárraga, one of Don Cruz sons.
La original banda El Limón de Salvador Lizárraga
This group started on 1965 in a little town of Sinaloa called El limón de los Peraza. It was when they started to book more gigs that it was managed by Salvador Lizárraga.
This was the first banda to use a sound system at its gigs and a main vocal member, being the first El Güero Tacho.
Banda MS
This year’s guest at Coachella, is nowadays one of the most important bandas in Mexico and the United States.
It was created in 2003 and its name comes from the letters of Mazatlán, Sinaloa. They have collaborated with artists such as Snoop Dog.
Mi banda el mexicano
This group is famous for being one of the first to mix synths into the traditional banda rhythms, creating the tecnobanda.
Banda los Recoditos
This group takes its name from its origin, as it was originally formed by young students and children of the members of Banda el Recodo. They were nominated for a Grammy Latino in 2013 and 2018.
What is the first that comes to your mind when you think about Mexico besides tacos? Surely mariachi music came to you, however, thanks to its cultural richness, Mexican regional music goes from marimba in the south, to norteña and of course, banda.
But, what exactly is banda? This genre has certain characteristics that identify it with a specific region of Mexico and, nowadays, it is becoming one of the most popular regional music worldwide. Because Latin America is more than just reggaeton.
Here is everything you need to know about banda, how to dance it and of course, some groups you should definitely listen to.
What is Mexican banda?
Banda music is also known as Banda Sinaloense, in reference to the state from which it originates, Sinaloa, located in the northwest part of Mexico.
Its main characteristic is that it mixes wind instruments such as clarinets, trumpets, trombone, Eb horns, and sousaphone also known as tuba with a drum called Tambora and some cymbals.
It has influences mainly of German and French folk music, mainly because of the immigrants that arrived in Sinaloa and its trading activities in the mid-1900s.
Is banda a Mexican dance?
No. Many have this idea mainly because there is a particular dance for banda and it is called quebradita.
It has the influence of polka balls but with a faster tempo. Most of the time it is a dance in couple and with a lot of proximity.
Which band groups you should listen to?
In the last years, more and more banda groups make it to be on festivals lineups like Coachella. Just this year, Banda MS and Grupo Firme are amongst Kanye West and Harry Styles, but certainly, they are not the only banda musical groups.
Here are some of the most important:
Banda El Recodo
This is one of the first and most popular bandas from Sinaloa. It was founded in 1938 by Don Cruz Lizárraga. It is also known as “The mother of all bandas”.
It has more than 180 records and sold 20 million copies worldwide. Today, it is lead by Luis Alfonso Lizárraga Lizárraga, one of Don Cruz sons.
La original banda El Limón de Salvador Lizárraga
This group started on 1965 in a little town of Sinaloa called El limón de los Peraza. It was when they started to book more gigs that it was managed by Salvador Lizárraga.
This was the first banda to use a sound system at its gigs and a main vocal member, being the first El Güero Tacho.
Banda MS
This year’s guest at Coachella, is nowadays one of the most important bandas in Mexico and the United States.
It was created in 2003 and its name comes from the letters of Mazatlán, Sinaloa. They have collaborated with artists such as Snoop Dog.
Mi banda el mexicano
This group is famous for being one of the first to mix synths into the traditional banda rhythms, creating the tecnobanda.
Banda los Recoditos
This group takes its name from its origin, as it was originally formed by young students and children of the members of Banda el Recodo. They were nominated for a Grammy Latino in 2013 and 2018.
